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Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes from text or a file — free, nothing ever uploaded.

About Hashing

A hash function takes any input — text or a file — and produces a fixed-length string that acts as a unique "fingerprint" of that exact content. Even a single-character change produces a completely different hash. Hashes are used to verify file integrity (confirming a download wasn't corrupted or tampered with), detect duplicate content, and store passwords without keeping the plain text.

Which algorithm should I use?

SHA hashes are computed using your browser's native Web Crypto API; MD5 uses a local JavaScript implementation. Nothing you type or upload here ever leaves your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reverse a hash back into the original text?

No — hashing is a one-way function by design; there's no way to recover the original input from the hash alone, which is what makes hashes useful for storing passwords securely.

Why do MD5 and SHA-1 show as "broken"?

Researchers have demonstrated practical ways to create two different inputs with the same MD5 or SHA-1 hash. This undermines their use for security purposes — they're still fine for basic checksums, just not for anything security-sensitive.

Will hashing the same file twice always give the same result?

Yes — a given input always produces the exact same hash with the same algorithm, which is what makes hashes useful for verifying a file hasn't changed.