Leet Speak Translator
Result
Leet mapping table
a becomes 4, b becomes 8, e becomes 3, g becomes 6, i becomes 1, l becomes 1, o becomes 0, s becomes 5, t becomes 7, z becomes 2
Note: the letters i and l both become 1, so leet back to text is a best guess. The number 1 is read as i.
What is Leet Speak Translator?
Leet Speak Translator converts plain English into leetspeak and leetspeak back into plain English. This leet translator replaces letters with lookalike numbers and symbols, so hello becomes h3ll0 and elite becomes 3l173. It started in gaming and hacker culture and is now used for fun in usernames, messages and memes. The translation runs in your browser and is free with no signup.
How to use
- Choose Text to Leet, or Leet to Text for the reverse direction.
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- The translated text appears instantly below.
- Click Copy result to copy the output.
Features
- Text to leet and leet to text, both directions.
- Full mapping table shown on the page.
- Instant translation as you type.
- Numbers, punctuation and spaces are left alone.
- Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
What is leet speak?
Leet, or 1337, is a playful way of writing where letters are replaced with numbers and symbols that look similar, such as 4 for A, 3 for E and 0 for O.
How do I read leetspeak?
Sound the characters out. Numbers stand for the letters they resemble: 1 is I or L, 3 is E, 4 is A, 5 is S, 7 is T and 0 is O. A leetspeak translator uses the same mapping, so any text it makes reads back the same way.
Why do i and l both become 1?
In classic leet, both letters map to 1. That makes leet back to text a best guess, and this tool reads 1 as i.
Is this leet language translator secure?
No. It is a joke style, not encryption. Anyone who knows the mapping can read it at once.
Can I use text from a 1337 translator in a username?
Yes, on sites that allow numbers in usernames. Check the site rules first, since some names are taken or filtered.
Is this tool free?
Yes, it is free with no signup and no limits.