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RC4 Encrypt

Encrypt text with RC4 instantly using a passphrase-based browser tool.

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Use this RC4 Encrypt tool to encrypt plain text with RC4 and return Base64 ciphertext. It is useful for legacy compatibility testing, reversible crypto demos, browser-side experiments, and understanding how passphrase-based RC4 transforms readable input into encrypted output.

About this tool

Use this RC4 Encrypt tool to encrypt plain text with RC4 and return Base64 ciphertext. It is useful for legacy compatibility testing, reversible crypto demos, browser-side experiments, and understanding how passphrase-based RC4 transforms readable input into encrypted output.

Use rc4 encrypt 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 plaintext below it
  3. Click Run Tool to encrypt the text
  4. Review the Base64 ciphertext output
  5. Use RC4 Decrypt with the same passphrase to reverse it

Examples

Example

Input

legacy-key
hello world

Output

Base64 encrypted text

Useful for creating a simple RC4-encrypted sample.

Example

Input

demo-pass
api_key=12345

Output

Base64 encrypted text

Useful when testing passphrase-based RC4 output on short strings.

Common errors

The user forgets to include a passphrase

Fix: Put the passphrase on the first line and the plaintext below it.

The wrong passphrase is used during decryption

Fix: RC4 decryption requires the exact same passphrase.

The input format is reversed

Fix: Passphrase first, plaintext below.

The user expects modern recommended encryption guidance

Fix: RC4 is mainly useful for legacy compatibility, demos, and experiments.

The user expects hex instead of Base64

Fix: This tool returns Base64 ciphertext.

FAQ

What does RC4 Encrypt do?

It encrypts text with RC4 and returns Base64 ciphertext.

How do I enter the passphrase?

Put the passphrase on the first line and the plaintext below it.

What format does the tool return?

It returns Base64 ciphertext.

Is RC4 mainly for new secure systems?

It is mostly useful for legacy compatibility and testing.

What is the reverse of RC4 Encrypt?

The reverse tool is RC4 Decrypt.

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