CyberChef is a web app for encryption, encoding, compression, and data analysis.
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CyberChef provides browser-based tools for encryption, encoding, compression, and data analysis.
About CyberChef
CyberChef is a browser-based tool for working with data through a set of operations, including encoding, decoding, encryption, compression, and data analysis. Users select operations from a categorised, searchable list and arrange them in a recipe. The input is then processed by the recipe, and the output is shown in a separate pane.
The tool can run recipes automatically when the input or recipe changes, using its auto-bake setting. Recipes can be saved to local storage or shared through a deep link. Auto-bake applies only to the active tab when there are multiple inputs; other inputs must be baked manually.
Key features
- Searchable list of operations grouped into categories
- Recipe pane for chaining operations in a chosen order
- Auto-bake that reprocesses input when the recipe or input changes
- Input by typing, pasting, dragging, or loading files or folders
- Non-printable characters shown as control character pictures
- Saved recipes in local storage and deep links that can include input
Best for: People who need to decode, convert, or analyse data in a browser, whether or not they write code.
Good for
- Operations can be combined into a recipe and reordered by dragging.
- Recipes can be saved locally or shared through a deep link.
Watch out for
- With multiple inputs, auto-bake processes only the active tab.
- Theme options are supported only in modern browsers.
CyberChef at a glance
- Website
- gchq.github.io/CyberChef
- Category
- Online Tools › Text Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CyberChef FAQ
Can I load input directly from files?
Yes. Drag a file over the input box and drop it.
How do I get help on a specific feature?
Hover the cursor over the feature and press F1 to see contextual information about it.
What kinds of tasks can it perform?
Examples given include decoding a Base64 string, converting a date and time to another time zone, parsing a Teredo IPv6 address, and converting hexdump data before decompressing it.
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