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)