Text Hash Generator
Description
Generate secure hashes from text or files: MD5, SHA1, SHA256, SHA512, SHA3, RIPEMD160 and more. For data integrity and password hashing.
About Text Hash Generator
The Hash Generator computes cryptographic digests of text or files using MD5, SHA-1, SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, SHA-3, and RIPEMD-160 — all in your browser. A hash is a fixed-length fingerprint of your input: the same input always produces the same digest, and even a one-character change produces a completely different one. Use it to verify file integrity, compare downloads against published checksums, or store password fingerprints.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the input (or drop in a file).
- Read the digest for each algorithm in the output list — they update as you type.
- Toggle uppercase if your reference checksum uses uppercase hex.
- Copy the digest you need and compare it against the expected value.
Examples
| Example | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 of "abc" | abc | ba7816bf8f01cfea414140de5dae2223b00361a396177a9cb410ff61f20015ad |
| MD5 of "abc" | abc | 900150983cd24fb0d6963f7d28e17f72 |
Frequently asked questions
Which hash algorithm should I use?
For integrity checks, SHA-256 is the modern default. Avoid MD5 and SHA-1 for security purposes — they are broken against collision attacks — but they remain fine for non-security checksums and legacy compatibility.
Can I reverse a hash back to the original text?
No. Hashing is one-way by design. The only way to 'reverse' a hash is to guess inputs and hash them until one matches, which is why slow, salted hashes are used for passwords.
Is my input sent anywhere?
No. All hashing runs locally in your browser, so text and files never leave your device.
Why do two tools give different hashes for the same text?
Usually a trailing newline, different character encoding, or line-ending differences (CRLF vs LF). Hashes are byte-exact, so even invisible differences change the result.