SHA-256
Highly secure
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Generation
Generate hashes from text or a file, directly in your browser.
Up to 100,000 characters. Some symbols count as two units.
Only the selected input mode is processed. Typed text is kept when you switch modes.
Type or paste text to generate hashes.
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Text and files are processed in this browser.
All six algorithms are calculated together. Each value corresponds to the same input.
Copying places the result on your device’s clipboard.
MD5 and SHA-1 are not recommended for security purposes. They remain available to compare existing hashes.
Highly secure
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Maximum security
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Higher security
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Fast, but less secure
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Deprecated - not recommended for security
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Alternative to SHA-1
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A hash is a cryptographic function that transforms any data input into a fixed sequence of characters, acting as a 'fingerprint' of the original data. Hashes are widely used to verify file integrity, securely store passwords, and validate digital signatures.
Confirm if files have been altered by comparing their hashes.
Companies use specialized algorithms (bcrypt, Argon2) to store passwords securely.
Do not use hashes from this tool to store passwords in production systems.
Hashes are used to create and verify digital signatures.
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