#basics

ionCube is a commercial PHP encoder that turns readable source into a protected form. Learn what it is, why developers use it, and what it means for owners.

SourceGuardian is a commercial PHP encoder used to protect source code. Here is a plain-English look at what it is, why it is used, and what owners should know.

Opened a PHP file and found unreadable code? Here is why PHP files get encoded, what it means for you, and how owners can recover a readable version.

A high-level, non-technical look at how PHP source protection works, why vendors use it, and what it means for owners who need readable code back.

Not sure if your PHP is encoded? Here are the clear signs your PHP files have been protected, what they mean, and what owners can do about it.

Confused by terms like loader, encoder, or decompiler? This plain-English glossary explains the key encoded PHP concepts every owner should know.