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Hash Generator (MD5 / SHA)

MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, HMACRuns locally · nothing uploaded

  • MD5
  • SHA-1
  • SHA-256
  • SHA-384
  • SHA-512

MD5 and SHA-1 are no longer safe for passwords or signatures; use them only for checksums.

Also works as:md5 generatorsha256 generatorchecksumhmac generatorfile hash

How to use

  1. 1Enter text or choose a file.
  2. 2Enable HMAC and enter a key if needed.
  3. 3Copy a hash, or paste one to compare.

FAQ

Can MD5 be decrypted?

No. Hashes are one-way; ‘MD5 decrypters’ only look up common strings.

Are files uploaded?

No. Files are read and hashed in your browser — ideal for verifying downloads.

What is HMAC?

A keyed hash used to sign API requests and detect tampering.