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SHA-256 Hash Generator – SHA-1, SHA-384 & SHA-512

Create a hexadecimal SHA digest from text with the browser's native cryptography.

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InputPlain text
OutputRead only

Ready. Input is processed only in this tab.

Important

A hash is one-way, but fast hashes alone are not suitable for storing passwords. Use a dedicated password-hashing system for that.

How to use this hash generator

  1. Enter the source text.
  2. Choose a SHA algorithm.
  3. Generate and copy the hexadecimal digest.

What does a SHA-256 hash do?

SHA-256 converts text into a fixed 256-bit digest, shown here as 64 hexadecimal characters. The same UTF-8 input always produces the same result, while even a small change creates a different digest. That makes SHA-256 useful for comparing expected values, fingerprints and integrity checks without storing the original text beside the digest.

Which SHA algorithm should you choose?

Choose SHA-256 for ordinary modern text hashing and compatibility with common tools such as sha256sum and hashlib.sha256. SHA-384 and SHA-512 create longer SHA-2 digests when a protocol specifies them. SHA-1 remains available only for legacy compatibility; do not choose it for new security-sensitive designs.

Is hashing the same as encryption?

No. Encryption is designed to be reversed with a key, while a cryptographic hash is one-way. A plain fast hash is also not password storage: password systems need a purpose-built, salted and deliberately slow password-hashing function. Use this browser tool for text digests, not for passwords, secrets or authentication decisions.

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