The Cipher Classics tool can encipher and
decipher messages with a list of classic ciphers, also
called field ciphers, as they were used by many soldiers
and secret agents in history. You can use the program to
encipher your text in a blink of an eye, or use the
pencil-and-paper method, by following the clear
instructions on how to encipher your text by hand. You
will learn to use some of the most famous encryption
methods, developed by cryptologists in the past. This
program is a must for anyone who is interested in the
history of codes and codebreaking.
List of available ciphers:
- ADFGVX Cipher
- Caesar Shift (rotation cipher)
- Columnar Transposition
- Double Columnar Transposition
- Playfair
- Straddling Checkerboard
- Straddling Checkerboard with
Double Columnar
- Vigenere
- The Wheatstone Cryptograph (added
by Moshe Rubin)
Runs on all Windows™ versions and
with WINE on Linux or Parallels Desktop on MAC.
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Download Cipher Classics
Download Cipher Classics v3.2 (Zip 1.4MB)
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