Hash Generator
Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 hashes from text or files instantly in your browser.
Generate Hash
Hash text or local file content
Generate a hash from text or file content
Hash Algorithm
Select one or more algorithms
Output Case
Hash Results
Generated digests appear below
Your hashes will appear here
Enter text or select a file, choose one or more algorithms and click Generate Hash.
Supported hashes are calculated locally in your browser. Your text and selected files do not need to be uploaded to a server.
Multiple Algorithms
Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 digests.
Text Hashing
Paste text and generate hash values instantly.
File Hashing
Calculate supported hash values from local files.
Local Processing
Process input directly inside your browser.
Simple Process
How to Generate a Hash Online
Create hash values in three simple steps.
Add Input
Enter text or select a local file from your device.
Choose Algorithm
Select MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 or SHA-512.
Generate & Copy
Generate your hash values and copy or download results.
Hashing Guide
What Is a Hash Generator?
A hash generator converts input data into a digest using a selected hashing algorithm. The input may be plain text, structured data or file content. Depending on the algorithm, the generated digest has a defined output length.
Hash functions are widely used in software development, file integrity checks, data comparison, digital systems, caching, indexing and many other technical workflows.
SHA-256 Hash Example
hello
SHA-256
2cf24dba5fb0a30e26e83b2ac5b9e29e1b161e5c1fa7425e73043362938b9824
Supported Hash Algorithms
MD5
MD5 produces a 128-bit digest commonly displayed as 32 hexadecimal characters. It is considered cryptographically broken and should not be used for security-sensitive collision resistance.
SHA-1
SHA-1 produces a 160-bit digest. It is also unsuitable for modern collision-resistant security applications.
SHA-256
SHA-256 is part of the SHA-2 family and produces a 256-bit digest commonly represented by 64 hexadecimal characters.
SHA-384
SHA-384 is part of the SHA-2 family and produces a 384-bit digest represented by 96 hexadecimal characters.
SHA-512
SHA-512 produces a 512-bit digest commonly represented by 128 hexadecimal characters.
Hashing vs Encryption
Hashing and encryption serve different purposes. Encryption is designed to transform data in a way that can be reversed with the appropriate key. Cryptographic hashing is designed as a one-way transformation that produces a digest from input data.
Hashing
- ✓ One-way transformation
- ✓ Produces a digest
- ✓ Same input produces same digest
- ✓ Common for integrity workflows
Encryption
- ✓ Designed to be reversible
- ✓ Uses cryptographic keys
- ✓ Protects confidentiality
- ✓ Decryption recovers data
Common Uses of Hash Functions
File Integrity
Compare expected and calculated digests to detect whether file content differs.
Data Comparison
Compare digests as part of technical workflows where matching input should produce matching output.
Development
Generate test digests while building APIs, applications and data-processing systems.
Cache Keys
Hashes may be used to derive compact identifiers for caching and content-based workflows.
Security Note
MD5 and SHA-1 are retained for compatibility, testing and legacy checksum workflows, but they should not be selected for modern security-sensitive collision-resistant applications. For password storage, use a dedicated password hashing approach such as Argon2, scrypt, bcrypt or PBKDF2 with appropriate parameters and salts.
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