About the Hash Generator (MD5, SHA-256)
Hash Generator (MD5, SHA-256) is a free browser-based developer tool from Convertify. Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 hashes of any text instantly, to verify file integrity or check a checksum. Everything runs instantly with no file upload, no account, and no usage limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MD5 still safe to use?
Not for security purposes like password storage — MD5 is considered cryptographically broken. It's still fine for non-security uses like checking if two files are identical or generating a quick cache key.
Which hash should I use to verify a file checksum?
Use whichever algorithm the file's publisher provided alongside their download — most modern software publishes SHA-256, with MD5 still common on older or unmaintained projects.
Does this hash my exact file, or just text I type?
This tool hashes the text you type or paste, not a file's raw bytes — for verifying a downloaded file's checksum, you'd need a tool that hashes the binary contents directly.
Is anything sent to a server?
No — every hash (MD5 via a small bundled library, SHA-1/256/384/512 via your browser's built-in Web Crypto API) is computed entirely client-side.
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