Hash Generator

Generate cryptographic hashes for text and files

Generate Hash from Text

Enter any text to generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes

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Hash Algorithm Information

MD5 (128-bit)

Fast but considered cryptographically broken. Use only for non-security purposes like checksums.

SHA-1 (160-bit)

Deprecated for security. Vulnerable to collision attacks. Avoid for new applications.

SHA-256 (256-bit)

Part of SHA-2 family. Widely used and considered secure. Recommended for most use cases.

SHA-512 (512-bit)

Strongest hash in SHA-2 family. Higher security but slower. Use for sensitive data.

Common Use Cases

  • • File Integrity: Verify downloaded files haven't been tampered with
  • • Password Storage: Never store passwords in plain text (use SHA-256 with salt)
  • • Checksums: Ensure data hasn't been corrupted during transfer
  • • Digital Signatures: Create unique fingerprints for documents
  • • Deduplication: Identify duplicate files by comparing hashes