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Hash Generator

Generate SHA256 and MD5 hashes from text. All processing happens in your browser.

Generate hashes
Enter text to generate SHA256 and MD5 hashes. SHA256 is cryptographically secure; MD5 is deprecated for security but still used for checksums.

Hash Generator (SHA256 & MD5)

Generate SHA256 and MD5 hashes from text. A hash is a fixed-length fingerprint of data—change one character and the hash changes completely. SHA256 is cryptographically secure; MD5 is deprecated for security but still used for checksums and non-security purposes. Both run entirely in your browser.

How to Generate Hashes

  1. Enter text in the input box. It can be a password, string, or any text.
  2. Click "Generate". SHA256 (64 hex chars) and MD5 (32 hex chars) appear.
  3. Copy either hash. Use SHA256 for passwords; MD5 for checksums or legacy systems.

When to Use

Verify file integrity, create password hashes for comparison, generate checksums, debug hash-based systems, or understand how hashing works. SHA256 is one-way—you can't reverse it. All processing in your browser.