Hash Generator & Verifier
Generate and verify hashes using MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 algorithms
About Hash Functions
Hash functions are cryptographic algorithms that transform input data of any size into a fixed-size string of characters. They are commonly used for data integrity verification, password storage, and digital signatures.
Available Algorithms:
- MD5: Fast but cryptographically broken. Use only for non-security purposes like checksums.
- SHA-1: Deprecated for cryptographic use due to vulnerabilities. Still used in some legacy systems.
- SHA-256: Widely used and considered secure for most applications. Part of Bitcoin and many security protocols.
- SHA-384/512: More secure variants of SHA-2 with longer hash lengths for high-security applications.
Tool Features:
- Text Hash: Generate hashes from any text input using all algorithms simultaneously.
- File Hash: Upload files to generate hashes of their contents.
- Verify: Verify if content matches a known hash by providing the expected hash, algorithm, and content.
Use Case Example: Download a file and its SHA-256 checksum. Use the "Verify" mode to paste the checksum, select SHA-256, upload the file, and verify the file hasn't been corrupted during download.