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Hash Generator

Generate secure cryptographic hash values with MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 algorithms for data integrity and security verification

Input Data

Enter text or upload a file to generate cryptographic hashes

Characters: 0
Bytes: 0
Algorithms: 4
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MD5

128-bit

Message Digest 5 (128-bit) - Fast but not cryptographically secure

md5.hash
MD5 hash will appear here after generation...
Security Level
S

SHA-1

160-bit

Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (160-bit) - Legacy, not recommended for security

sha-1.hash
SHA-1 hash will appear here after generation...
Security Level
S

SHA-256

256-bit

Secure Hash Algorithm 256 (256-bit) - Recommended for security applications

sha-256.hash
SHA-256 hash will appear here after generation...
Security Level
S

SHA-512

512-bit

Secure Hash Algorithm 512 (512-bit) - Highest security, larger output

sha-512.hash
SHA-512 hash will appear here after generation...
Security Level

Cryptographic Hash Applications

Discover practical applications and security considerations for different hash algorithms in modern systems

File Integrity

Verify file integrity by comparing hash values before and after transfer. Essential for software distribution and backup validation.

Recommended: SHA-256 or SHA-512

Password Security

Generate secure hash values for password storage and verification systems. Use with salt for enhanced security.

Best Practice: SHA-256 + Salt

Data Fingerprinting

Create unique fingerprints for data deduplication, change detection, and content identification systems.

Use Case: MD5 for speed, SHA-256 for security

Recommended Algorithms

SHA-256:Industry standard for security applications
SHA-512:Maximum security for critical applications

Security Warnings

MD5:Vulnerable to collision attacks, avoid for security
SHA-1:Deprecated for cryptographic use, legacy only

Performance & Privacy

All hash calculations are performed entirely in your browser using the Web Crypto API and custom implementations. No data is transmitted to external servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your sensitive information.