Hash generator
Compute cryptographic digests directly in your browser using the Web Crypto API. Paste text or drop a local file to calculate SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, or legacy SHA-1 in hex and base64. Your data never leaves your device.
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Enter or paste text above to compute its cryptographic hash.
Example
SHA-256 digest of sample text
Text 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' produces SHA-256 hex d7a8fbb307d7809469ca9abb0082e4f8d5651e46d3cdb762d02d0bf37c9e592e and base64 16j7swfXgJRpypq7AILk+NVlHkbTzbdi0C0L83yeWS4=.
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FAQ
- Does this hash generator send my files or text to a server?
- No. Calculations run locally using the browser’s Web Crypto API (crypto.subtle.digest). Files are read into a local memory buffer and are never uploaded or transmitted over the network.
- Which hash algorithms are supported?
- SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, and SHA-1. SHA-256 is the standard default for data integrity. SHA-1 is labeled legacy because it is cryptographically broken and should only be used to verify existing legacy checksums.
- Why are both hex and base64 outputs provided?
- Hexadecimal is standard for file checksums (such as sha256sum) and git commits. Base64 is commonly used for HTTP headers, Subresource Integrity (SRI) attributes, and API authentication tokens. Both can be copied with one click.
- Can I hash large files?
- The tool reads files directly into an in-memory buffer in your browser tab. Typical files up to hundreds of megabytes hash quickly, limited only by your computer’s available memory.
- Is MD5 supported?
- No. MD5 is not part of the standard Web Crypto API (SubtleCrypto) in modern web browsers due to collision vulnerabilities. Use SHA-256 or SHA-512 for secure checksums.
- How do I calculate hashes without this page?
- Select algorithm: SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, or SHA-1. Convert text to UTF-8 bytes with TextEncoder, or read a file as an ArrayBuffer. Call crypto.subtle.digest(algorithm, buffer). Convert resulting bytes to lowercase hex (pad with leading zero to 2 hex digits per byte) or base64 with btoa.