How to Unlock Hidden Information (Deanonymizer Guide)

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

What Does This Tool Do?#

Imagine you have a secret diary. You used a special lock to hide some words so nobody could read them. The Deanonymizer is like having the key to that lock. It turns the hidden words back into normal words you can read again.

Simple example:

• Before: "My friend [ENCRYPTED_abc123] lives on [ENCRYPTED_xyz789]"
• After: "My friend Sarah lives on Oak Street"

Important: This Only Works With Encrypted Data#

There are three ways to hide information:

Think of it this way:

• Encrypted = Putting your toy in a locked box. You can open it later with the key.
• Hashed = Shredding a paper into tiny pieces. You cannot put it back together.
• Redacted = Covering words with black marker. The words are gone.

This tool only works with encrypted data. If you see [HASH_...] or [REDACTED], the original words are gone and cannot come back.

You Need the Right Key#

Remember the locked box? You need the same key that locked it to open it again.

This is very important: If your friend locked the box, only their key can open it. Your key will not work.

The tool will tell you if the key is wrong. Just try a different key.

How to Use It (Step by Step)#

Step 1: Paste Your Text#

Copy the text that has encrypted words in it. Paste it into the big text box.

The tool will count how many hidden words it found:

Found 5 encrypted values

Step 2: Pick Your Key#

You have two choices:

• Pick a saved key from the list (if you saved one before)
• Type in a key yourself

Remember: Use the same key that was used to hide the information!

Step 3: Click the Button#

Click the "Deanonymize" button. The tool will unlock all the hidden words.

Step 4: See Your Results#

Your text now shows the original words instead of the encrypted ones.

What Happens With Big Files?#

If you have a lot of hidden words (more than 30), the tool works in groups called "batches."

What you will see:

• A progress bar that fills up as it works
• Text saying "Batch 2 of 5" so you know how far along it is
• A Cancel button if you want to stop

Example:

Working on 150 encrypted values in 5 batches... [Progress bar: 40% complete] Batch 2 of 5

This is normal! Big files just take a little longer. Be patient.

Want to Stop?#

Click the Cancel button anytime. The tool will keep the parts it already finished.

What If Something Goes Wrong?#

Here are common problems and how to fix them:

"Invalid encryption key"#

What it means: You used the wrong key.

How to fix it: Check that you are using the exact same key that was used to encrypt the data. Try a different key if you have more than one.

"Please enter text"#

What it means: The tool did not find any encrypted words.

How to fix it: Make sure your text has encrypted values. They look like [ENCRYPTED_...]. If your text has [HASH_...] or [REDACTED], this tool cannot help because that data is gone forever.

"Insufficient tokens"#

What it means: You ran out of tokens (like credits or coins for using the tool).

How to fix it: Ask an adult to help you get more tokens.

Helpful Tips#

1. Save your keys - If you use the same key often, save it so you do not have to type it every time.

2. Check the count first - Before clicking the button, check how many encrypted values the tool found. This helps you know if it found everything.

3. Be patient with big files - If you have lots of encrypted words, it might take a few minutes. That is okay!

4. Same key rule - Always remember: the key that locked it is the only key that can unlock it.

Need More Help?#

• Check out the Anonymizer Guide to learn how to encrypt data
• Read the User Guide for more information about the whole system
• Email us at support@anonym.legal if you are still stuck

Remember: This tool is like a key for a locked box. It only works on encrypted data, and you need the right key. If the data was hashed or redacted, it is gone forever and cannot be brought back.