Scytale Cipher (Rod Transposition)
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Wrap a message around a virtual rod, or unwrap it.
How to use it — step by step
Your text and the number of letters per turn of the rod.
Add your text
Paste or type your input into the box. The Sample button fills in an example.
Choose the options
Pick the mode and settings you need. Results update when you run the tool again.
Press Run Scytale
The result is made instantly inside your browser.
Copy the result
Use the Copy button, or send it to another tool.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
Quick facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a scytale?+
A stick used in ancient Sparta. A strip of leather was wound around it, and the message was written along the stick.
How do I decode?+
Use Decode with the same number of letters per turn.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
Is this tool really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.