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Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 hashes for text or files and compare checksums. Runs in your browser, free.

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Use SHA-256 or stronger for anything security-related; MD5 and SHA-1 are only fit for checksums.

How to use Hash Generator

  1. Type text or choose a file.
  2. See MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 at once.
  3. Copy the hash you need.

Privacy

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter or open here is uploaded.

Questions

Which hash should I use?

SHA-256 for anything security-related. MD5 and SHA-1 are only for checksums, not security.

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