Baconian Cipher Encoder/Decoder

Data Source and Methodology

All calculations are based on the classical Baconian cipher technique, which uses sequences of the letters 'A' or 'B'. For more information, visit dCode.

The Formula Explained

Each letter in the alphabet is represented by a unique combination of 'A's and 'B's. For example, 'A' is 'AAAAA', 'B' is 'AAAAB', etc.

Glossary of Terms

Encoded Text: The text after applying the Baconian cipher.
Decoded Text: The original text retrieved from its encoded form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Baconian Cipher?

The Baconian cipher is a method of steganography devised by Francis Bacon in 1605. It is a substitution cipher that replaces each letter of the alphabet with a sequence of five of the letters 'A' or 'B'.

How do you encode a message with the Baconian Cipher?

To encode a message, convert each letter into its corresponding Baconian code using 'A' and 'B'. For example, 'A' is 'AAAAA', 'B' is 'AAAAB', etc.

Tool developed by Ugo Candido. Content reviewed by experts in the field.
Last reviewed for accuracy on October 1, 2023.