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Encryption and Decryption Using

ASCII Values

A Detailed Report on Encryption and Decryption Techniques

Prepared by:
Lakhan Sharma
Ayush Tiwari

Under the Guidance of:


Dr. Shivang Tripathi

A Project Report Submitted in Fulfillment of the


Requirements for Learning Encryption Techniques
Encryption and Decryption Using ASCII Values 1

Abstract

Encryption and decryption are essential processes in securing data, ensuring that infor-
mation remains protected against unauthorized access. This report highlights a Python-
based implementation of encryption and decryption using ASCII values, a simple yet
insightful method to understand the basics of cryptographic principles.

In this project, encryption converts plain text into encoded data by manipulating the
ASCII values of characters, appending a user-defined key for additional security. De-
cryption reverses the process, validating the key and reconstructing the original message.
While this approach demonstrates the core mechanics of encoding and decoding, it is not
suitable for safeguarding sensitive information due to its simplicity and susceptibility to
brute-force attacks.

The report outlines the underlying logic of the Python scripts, explaining the steps for
both encryption and decryption processes. The implementation serves as a foundation
for students and beginners to explore fundamental encryption techniques. Furthermore,
the report discusses potential applications and limitations, emphasizing the importance
of advanced algorithms like AES or RSA for real-world security needs.

This work illustrates the transformation of text using numerical representations, bridg-
ing the gap between theoretical cryptography and practical implementation.
Encryption and Decryption Using ASCII Values 2

Contents
1 Introduction 3

2 Understanding ASCII 3

3 Encryption Process 3

4 Decryption Process 3

5 Applications and Limitations 4

6 Conclusion 4
Encryption and Decryption Using ASCII Values 3

1 Introduction
Encryption is the process of converting plain text into an encoded format to protect
it from unauthorized access. Decryption, on the other hand, is the reverse process of
converting the encoded text back to its original form. ASCII (American Standard Code
for Information Interchange) provides a numeric encoding standard that can be leveraged
for text manipulation. This report examines a project where encryption and decryption
are implemented by performing mathematical operations on ASCII values.

2 Understanding ASCII
ASCII assigns a numeric value to each character, enabling systematic encoding and de-
coding. For example:

• The ASCII value of ‘A‘ is 65.

• The ASCII value of ‘a‘ is 97.

• Numbers and symbols are also represented, such as ‘1‘ with a value of 49 and ‘@‘
with a value of 64.

By leveraging these numerical representations, characters can be transformed during


encryption and recovered during decryption.

3 Encryption Process
The encryption process involves:

1. Reading the content of the input text file.

2. Converting each character into its ASCII value using the ord() function in Python.

3. Appending a delimiter (e.g., ‘—‘) between ASCII values for separation.

4. Adding a user-specified key to the encoded text for authentication during decryp-
tion.

5. Writing the resulting encrypted data back to the file.

This is achieved by adding the key to the ASCII value of each character and converting
the result back to a character.

4 Decryption Process
The decryption process involves:

1. Reading the encrypted file.

2. Splitting the encoded string into individual ASCII values using the delimiter.
Encryption and Decryption Using ASCII Values 4

3. Removing the appended key after verifying it with the user-provided key.

4. Reconstructing the original message by converting ASCII values back to characters


using the chr() function.

5. Writing the decrypted data back to the file.

The key is subtracted from the ASCII value of each character to recover the original
text.

5 Applications and Limitations


Applications
• Educational demonstrations of encryption and decryption principles.

• Encoding non-sensitive text files for basic obfuscation.

Limitations
• Vulnerable to brute-force attacks due to the simplicity of the method.

• Lacks the complexity and security features of modern encryption algorithms like
AES or RSA.

• The approach is not suitable for securing sensitive or confidential data.

6 Conclusion
The project demonstrates a simple yet effective way to understand encryption and de-
cryption concepts using ASCII values. While the method is educational, it underscores
the importance of using robust cryptographic algorithms for real-world applications where
security is paramount.

References
• Python documentation on ord() and chr() functions.

• ASCII reference table: https://www.asciitable.com/

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