🔧 Utility

Hash Generator Online Free

Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 hashes from text or files. Hashes update live as you type. Uses browser's native crypto — no upload needed.

Input Mode
Input Text
HMAC Secret Key (optional):
MD5
128-bit
Enter text to generate hash…
SHA-1
160-bit
Enter text to generate hash…
SHA-256
256-bit
Enter text to generate hash…
SHA-384
384-bit
Enter text to generate hash…
SHA-512
512-bit
Enter text to generate hash…

About Hash Generator

A cryptographic hash function converts any input (text or file) into a fixed-length string of characters. The same input always produces the same hash, but even a tiny change produces a completely different hash. Hashes are one-way — you cannot reverse a hash to get the original input.

Common uses: Verifying file integrity (compare hash before and after download), storing passwords securely, digital signatures, checksums, and data deduplication.

Note on MD5 and SHA-1: These are considered cryptographically broken for security purposes but are still widely used for non-security checksums and file verification.

Powered by the browser's native Web Crypto API — no libraries needed. Updated: May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hash algorithm should I use?+
For security (passwords, signatures): SHA-256 or SHA-512. For file checksums and verification: MD5 or SHA-256. For legacy systems: MD5 or SHA-1. Never use MD5/SHA-1 for passwords.
Can I reverse a hash to get the original text?+
No — hash functions are one-way by design. You cannot mathematically reverse a hash. However, simple/common inputs can be found using rainbow tables or brute force.
What is HMAC?+
HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code) adds a secret key to the hash. The same text with different keys produces different hashes — used to verify both data integrity and authenticity.
Is my data sent to any server?+
No. All hashing uses the browser's built-in Web Crypto API and runs entirely locally. Your text and files never leave your device.
Done!