Hash Generator

Generate a hexadecimal hash of UTF-8 text. Up to 100,000 characters.

Free to useNo sign-upRuns in your browser

Enter your details

Enter the inputs, then select Generate hash.

Your result

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Result will appear here

How Hash Generator works

Generate a hexadecimal hash of UTF-8 text.

Up to 100,000 characters. SHA-1 is included for legacy comparison and is unsuitable for new collision-resistant designs. Hashing is not encryption or password storage.

Concept diagram for Hash Generator, showing utf-8 text input and the supported output. — Concept diagram; the three operation images are actual browser captures.

How to use Hash Generator

Follow the labelled inputs.

Enter the text to hash

Replace the example with your text. Spaces, line breaks and letter case are part of the UTF-8 input.

Generate hash

Hash Generator: input and settings in the implemented browser tool — Actual local browser view. Open the image to read it at full size.

Choose the hash algorithm

Select SHA-256, SHA-384 or SHA-512. SHA-1 is offered only for legacy compatibility; it is not suitable for new security designs.

Generate hash

Hash Generator: tool result in the implemented browser tool — Actual local browser view. Open the image to read it at full size.

Run, review and save

Select Generate hash. Review the hexadecimal digest for the selected hash algorithm, then copy it or download the result text.

Generate hash

Hash Generator: review the details in the implemented browser tool — Actual local browser view. Open the image to read it at full size.

Examples and uses for Hash Generator

Check the supplied example

The starting example produces 185f8db32271fe25f561a6fc938b2e264306ec304eda518007d1764826381969. Generate a hexadecimal hash of UTF-8 text.

Generate hash

Developer input and configuration represented by document cards. — Prepare the input. Concept illustration.

Use your own inputs

Compare digests when checking whether two supplied text values are identical.

Generate hash

A developer example flowing from input to reviewed output. — Inspect an example. Concept illustration.

Record a reviewed result

Keep the selected algorithm with the digest. To compare two digests, hash exactly the same input text with the same algorithm.

Generate hash

Developer output handed to the next stage of a workflow. — Use the result in your workflow. Concept illustration.

How to read the result

The result is a hexadecimal digest for the selected algorithm. This hashes supplied text; it does not hash an uploaded file or store passwords.

Generate a hexadecimal hash of UTF-8 text.

Up to 100,000 characters. SHA-1 is included for legacy comparison and is unsuitable for new collision-resistant designs. Hashing is not encryption or password storage.

Generate hash Generate hash

A developer result reviewed alongside its source. — Review the returned output. Concept illustration.

Supported input and limits

Check the stated scope before you run it.

Up to 100,000 characters. SHA-1 is included for legacy comparison and is unsuitable for new collision-resistant designs. Hashing is not encryption or password storage.

The input stays in this browser. Copy result and Download save the same displayed text.

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Input format and assumptions reviewed for a developer task. — Check format and assumptions. Concept illustration.

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Hash Generator: common questions

Answers about using Hash Generator and understanding its results.

Which inputs does this tool accept?

Up to 100,000 characters. SHA-1 is included for legacy comparison and is unsuitable for new collision-resistant designs. Hashing is not encryption or password storage.

Can I copy or download the result?

Yes. Copy result copies the complete digest, and Download saves the same text. Hashing runs in your browser without an account.

Generate a digest of your text

Check the hexadecimal digest for the selected hash algorithm, then copy or download it.

Generate hash