Leet Speak (1337) Converter

Convert text to leet speak and back with multiple difficulty levels

Text → 1337 Speak

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About Leet Speak (1337)

Leet speak (1337 speak) is an alternative alphabet for many languages that is used primarily on the Internet. It uses various combinations of ASCII characters to replace Latinate letters.

Origins:

Originated in the 1980s bulletin board systems (BBS)
Used by hackers and gamers to bypass word filters
Became popular in online gaming communities
Now used for fun, style, and internet culture

Common Uses:

Gaming usernames and clan tags
Online forum posts and comments
Social media posts for style
Password obfuscation (though not recommended for security)