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Hash Generator

MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 & SHA-512 hashes.

100% private — runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

MD5
SHA-1
SHA-256
SHA-384
SHA-512

How to use the Hash Generator

  1. 1
    Enter your text

    Type or paste the text you want to hash into the box.

  2. 2
    Read the hashes

    MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 are calculated instantly as you type.

  3. 3
    Copy the one you need

    Each algorithm has its own Copy button for the hex digest.

Examples

InputOutput
helloMD5: 5d41402abc4b2a76b9719d911017c592
helloSHA-256: 2cf24dba5fb0a30e26e83b2ac5b9e29e1b161e5c1fa7425e73043362938b9824

Free online hash generator

This hash generator instantly creates MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 hashes from any text. Hashing is one-way — the same input always produces the same fixed-length output, which is why hashes are used for checksums, data integrity and fingerprinting.

Common uses

  • Verify a file or message has not changed (checksum).
  • Fingerprint data for caching or deduplication.
  • Compare values without storing the original text.

Everything is computed locally in your browser, so even sensitive input stays private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hash algorithms are supported?

MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512. Hashes are recalculated instantly as you type.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. SHA hashes use your browser's built-in Web Crypto API and MD5 runs in JavaScript on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Is MD5 or SHA-1 secure?

MD5 and SHA-1 are fine for checksums and non-security uses, but they are considered broken for cryptographic security. For passwords or signatures use SHA-256 or stronger.

Can I reverse a hash back to the original text?

No. Hashing is one-way by design — you cannot decrypt a hash. Matching is done by hashing a guess and comparing it to the stored hash.

What is a hash used for?

Verifying file integrity (checksums), storing password fingerprints, deduplicating data, and generating cache keys. The same input always produces the same hash.

Why do the same words always give the same hash?

Hash functions are deterministic: identical input always produces identical output. That is what makes them useful for verifying that data has not changed.

From the blogMD5 vs SHA-256: Which Should You Use?How hash functions work, why MD5 is broken, what a collision attack really means, when MD5 is still fine, and why neither should store passwords.Read the full guide

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