Hash Generator
Generate cryptographic hashes from text. Support for MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 and more hash algorithms.
How to Use
- Enter your text
- View generated hashes
- Copy the hash you need
- Use for verification
About This Tool
Hash functions convert any input into a fixed-size string of characters. The same input always produces the same hash, but even tiny changes completely alter the output.
MD5 produces a 128-bit hash and is fast but no longer considered cryptographically secure. It is still useful for checksums and non-security purposes.
SHA-256 is part of the SHA-2 family and produces a 256-bit hash. It is currently considered secure and is used in Bitcoin and many security applications.
SHA-512 provides even more security with a 512-bit output. It is recommended for the highest security requirements.
Note: For password storage, use specialized password hashing algorithms like bcrypt or Argon2, not plain SHA hashes.