plaintext

Plaintext is readable information that has not been encrypted or altered, meaning anyone can understand it without special tools. For example, a written email message or a document typed out on your computer are in plaintext. It’s the original, human-readable form of data before it gets converted into a secret code (encryption) for security. When data is sent or stored in plaintext, it can be easily accessed and read by anyone who intercepts it, so sensitive information is often encrypted to protect privacy.