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RC4 Decrypt

Decrypt RC4 ciphertext instantly with the same passphrase.

Tool

Use this RC4 Decrypt tool to reverse RC4-encrypted Base64 text using the original passphrase. It is useful for legacy compatibility testing, reversible development workflows, encrypted sample validation, and checking whether RC4-encrypted values can be decoded back into readable text correctly.

About this tool

Use this RC4 Decrypt tool to reverse RC4-encrypted Base64 text using the original passphrase. It is useful for legacy compatibility testing, reversible development workflows, encrypted sample validation, and checking whether RC4-encrypted values can be decoded back into readable text correctly.

Use rc4 decrypt when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Enter the passphrase on the first line
  2. Paste the Base64 ciphertext below it
  3. Click Run Tool to decrypt the value
  4. Review the plaintext output
  5. Use the exact same passphrase that was used for encryption

Examples

Example

Input

legacy-key
Base64 encrypted text

Output

hello world

Useful for reversing an RC4-encrypted sample.

Example

Input

demo-pass
Base64 encrypted text

Output

api_key=12345

Useful for checking reversible RC4 output on short strings.

Common errors

The wrong passphrase is used

Fix: Use exactly the same passphrase that was used during encryption.

The ciphertext is not valid Base64 or not actually RC4 output

Fix: Paste Base64 ciphertext produced by the matching RC4 encrypt flow.

The input format is reversed

Fix: Put the passphrase first and the ciphertext below it.

The output is empty or broken

Fix: This usually means the passphrase or ciphertext format is wrong.

The user expects another cipher to decrypt here

Fix: Use the matching decrypt tool for the actual cipher.

FAQ

What does RC4 Decrypt do?

It decrypts RC4 Base64 ciphertext back into readable text.

Do I need the same passphrase?

Yes. The exact same passphrase is required.

What format should the ciphertext use?

Use Base64 ciphertext produced by the matching RC4 encrypt flow.

Why is the output empty or invalid?

The most common reasons are the wrong passphrase or invalid ciphertext format.

What is the reverse of RC4 Decrypt?

The reverse tool is RC4 Encrypt.

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