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Hash Generator
Generate SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 hashes from any input text
What is Hash Generator?
Generate cryptographic hash values from any input text using MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 algorithms. Hash functions produce a fixed-size fingerprint of your data that is unique to the input. This tool is useful for verifying file integrity, generating checksums, storing password hashes (in development contexts), and understanding how hash functions work. All hashing runs in your browser using the Web Crypto API.
How to Use Hash Generator
- 1Type or paste your text into the input field
- 2View the MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hash values generated instantly
- 3Click 'Copy' next to any hash to copy it to your clipboard
- 4Compare hash values to verify data integrity
Frequently Asked Questions
A hash function takes any input data and produces a fixed-size string of characters (the hash or digest). The same input always produces the same hash, but even a tiny change in input produces a completely different hash. Hash functions are one-way — you cannot reverse a hash to find the original input.
MD5 produces a 128-bit (32 hex character) hash and is fast but considered insecure for cryptographic purposes. SHA-1 produces a 160-bit (40 hex character) hash and is also deprecated for security use. SHA-256 produces a 256-bit (64 hex character) hash and is currently the standard for security applications.
MD5 is not recommended for security-sensitive applications like password storage or digital signatures because collision attacks are feasible. However, MD5 is still acceptable for non-security purposes like checksums to verify file integrity or as a quick fingerprint for data deduplication.
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