Hash Generator
Generate SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hashes locally.
About this tool
Checksums confirm a string or file snippet did not change. This free hash generator computes common digests like SHA-256 from text input. Hash locally for quick integrity checks or fingerprinting—remember hashing is one-way and not encryption by itself.
How to use
- Enter the text you want to hash.
- Choose an algorithm such as SHA-256.
- Generate and copy the digest hex string.
- Compare against an expected checksum when verifying integrity.
Frequently asked questions
No. MD5 is broken for security use. Prefer modern password hashing schemes (Argon2, bcrypt) with salts—not raw MD5.