Tools and codes and ciphers list including symbols (glyphes) with direct links to pages to decrypt/encrypt with them.
Symbols Cipher List - dCode
Tag(s) : Symbol Substitution
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Lots of codes and ciphers use a substitution of letters (or digits or other characters) by symbols (small glyphs/drawings). Here is a list of tools with an overview of the symbols used:
Symbolic ciphers are cryptographic methods in which each letter (or group of letters) is replaced by a specific symbol, or glyph in an coded alphabet.
This type of symbolic cipher belongs to the substitution cipher family: instead of replacing a letter with another letter or number, it is replaced with a symbol, a visual element also known as a drawing, sign, figure, pictogram, icon, hieroglyph, or special character.
A symbol cipher is generally recognized by the presence of unusual graphic (non-alphabetic) signs, often organized into words or phrases simulating a natural language such as English.
There is currently no system capable of automatically identifying the alphabet of symbols used with a picture. The best method often remains visual comparison with known alphabets.
dCode therefore provides a list with an overview of all alphabets, making identification easier.
To decipher a cryptogram written with symbols:
— Identify the system used: compare the symbols with the alphabets on this page
— Transcribe/translate the symbols using the corresponding dCode page (Read the FAQ for more details and explanations for each alphabet/language)
If the symbol system is not yet listed:
— Check the nature of the symbols: if they are Unicode characters, they may be a code recognized by the cipher detector.
Example: Braille ⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠇⠑
— Perform a transliteration: assign each symbol a letter (even arbitrarily) to test whether a classic mono-alphabetic substitution works.
— Share the ciphertext on the dCode Discord or contact dCode to suggest creating a new tool.
For a cipher or code to be added to dCode, it must be sufficiently documented in reliable and independent sources.
A cipher is considered eligible if it:
— has been described in reliable books, articles, websites, or publications
— is used or studied in a notable way (historically, culturally, or pedagogically)
— can be documented without resorting to original research or copyright licenses
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