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Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes for text and files

Master Data Integrity with Hash Generators

Learn why hash generators are critical for file verification, software distribution, and tamper detection.

Complete Guide

Upload File

Drop your text file here

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Supports .txt files

Hash Results

MD5
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SHA-1
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SHA-256
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Key Features

What is Hash Generator?

Generate cryptographic hashes using MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, and other algorithms with our free Hash Generator. Hash any text or file to create unique fixed-length fingerprints for data integrity verification, checksum validation, and security applications. All processing happens locally in your browser.

How to Use Hash Generator

1

Enter text or upload a file to hash.

2

Select one or more hash algorithms.

3

Click 'Generate Hash' to compute the hash values.

4

Copy the hash output for verification or storage.

Key Features

MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 algorithms
Both text and file hashing supported
Generate multiple hash types simultaneously
Compare two hashes for verification
100% client-side processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hash function?

A hash function takes input data of any size and produces a fixed-length output (hash/digest). The same input always produces the same hash, but it's computationally infeasible to reverse-engineer the original input from the hash.

Which hash algorithm should I use?

SHA-256 is recommended for most purposes - it's secure, widely supported, and used in Bitcoin, SSL certificates, and digital signatures. Avoid MD5 and SHA-1 for security-critical applications as they have known vulnerabilities.

Is hashing the same as encryption?

No. Hashing is a one-way function - you cannot recover the original data from a hash. Encryption is two-way - encrypted data can be decrypted with the correct key. Hashing is used for verification, encryption for confidentiality.