#️⃣ Hash Generator
Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes from any text. Verify file integrity and check if text matches a known hash.
Enter Text to Hash
MD5
MD5
128-bit · 32 hex chars
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SHA-1
SHA-1
160-bit · 40 hex chars
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SHA-256
SHA-256
256-bit · 64 hex chars · Recommended
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SHA-512
SHA-512
512-bit · 128 hex chars · Strongest
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Verify a Hash
Compare a known hash against the generated hashes above to verify integrity.
When to Use Hash Functions
Verify a downloaded file hasn't been tampered with (compare SHA-256 with publisher's hash)
Check if a password hash matches a stored hash (never store plain-text passwords)
Generate checksums for data integrity verification
MD5 & SHA-1 are broken for security — use SHA-256 or SHA-512 for sensitive applications
Never use these hashes alone to store passwords — use bcrypt, Argon2, or PBKDF2 instead