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Leet Speak Translator

Convert normal text to leet speak (1337 speak) instantly. Choose basic, intermediate, or advanced conversion levels and copy the result.

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Leet Speak Result

Your leet speak text will appear here after conversion.

How to Use the Leet Speak Translator

Leet speak (or 1337 speak) is an internet language where letters are replaced with numbers and special characters. Originally used by hackers and gamers in the 1980s, leet speak became popular in online gaming, forums, and chat rooms as a way to create unique usernames, bypass text filters, and communicate with a distinctive style.

This Leet Speak Translator offers three conversion levels: Basic replaces common vowels (A→4, E→3, I→1, O→0) and some consonants (S→5, T→7). Intermediate adds more letter substitutions like L→1, G→9, B→8. Advanced uses special characters like @ for A, $ for S, and # for H, creating the most extreme leet speak style.

The conversion happens instantly in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Use it to create gaming usernames, forum handles, or just for fun communication. The result can be copied with one click and used anywhere you need distinctive text styling.

Example

Input: "Hello World" → Basic: "H3ll0 W0rld", Intermediate: "H3110 W0r1d", Advanced: "#3110 W0r1d". Input: "Leet Speak" → Advanced: "1337 $p3@|<".

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Frequently Asked Questions

Leet speak (1337 speak) is an internet language that replaces letters with numbers and special characters. It originated in the 1980s hacker and gaming communities and is still used today for usernames, online communication, and bypassing text filters.
Basic level replaces common vowels and a few consonants (A→4, E→3, I→1, O→0, S→5, T→7). Intermediate adds more substitutions like L→1, G→9, B→8. Advanced uses special characters like @, $, #, making the text more stylized but sometimes harder to read.
Yes, leet speak is designed to be readable with practice. Basic and intermediate levels are quite easy to read. Advanced level can be more challenging but most people can decode it once they know the character mappings.
Yes, leet speak is still popular in gaming communities, forums, and for creating unique usernames. While less common in mainstream communication, it remains a fun and recognizable internet culture element.
Yes, it's completely free to use in your browser without any registration required.