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Hash Generator

Hash generator

Compute MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 checksums for text or a file, all at once. Hashing runs on your device with the browser’s built-in crypto, so the files you check are never uploaded.

Open Hash Generator — free Get the Windows app

Free in your browser — no sign-up. Install from the Microsoft Store to use it offline on Windows 10 and 11.

How to use it

Open the Hash Generator.
Type or paste text, or drop a file to hash its raw bytes.
Copy the hash you need, or compare it with a published checksum.

Example

Text

hello world

Hashes

MD5      5eb63bbbe01eeed093cb22bb8f5acdc3
SHA-1    2aae6c35c94fcfb415dbe95f408b9ce91ee846ed
SHA-256  b94d27b9934d3e08a52e52d7da7dabfac484efe37a5380ee9088f7ace2efcde9
SHA-512  309ecc489c12d6eb4cc40f50c902f2b4d0ed77ee511a7c7a
         9bcd3ca86d4cd86f989dd35bc5ff499670da34255b45b0cf
         d830e81f605dcf7dc5542e93ae9cd76f

Features

Four algorithms at once — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-512.
Text or files — file hashes are computed on the exact bytes, so they match certutil, sha256sum and published checksums.
Batch folder hashing — drop a folder and get a CSV of SHA-256 checksums. PRO
Hash comparison — check two hashes side by side. PRO

Frequently asked questions

Which hash should I use?

Use SHA-256 or SHA-512 for integrity checks. MD5 and SHA-1 are broken for security purposes and should only be used to match legacy checksums.

Should I hash passwords with SHA-256?

No. Passwords need a slow, salted algorithm such as Argon2, bcrypt or scrypt. Fast hashes like SHA-256 are designed for checksums.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Files are read and hashed locally on your device.

One workspace for all of it

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