AI & the web
Decryption
Turning encrypted information back into readable data with the appropriate method and key.
In everyday use
Your device decodes a message you are allowed to read.
What to keep in mind
Encoding a file is not necessarily encrypting it.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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