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Hash Generator (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512)

Type or paste text to generate its MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, or SHA-512 hash. All hashing happens locally in your browser.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the text you want to hash.
  2. 2Select a hash algorithm (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, or SHA-512).
  3. 3Copy the resulting hash.

Frequently asked questions

Is MD5 still safe to use?+

MD5 is fast to compute but cryptographically broken for security purposes like password storage — it's still fine for checksums and non-security use cases like detecting accidental file corruption.

Which hash should I use for passwords?+

None of these general-purpose hashes should be used to store passwords directly. Use a purpose-built algorithm like bcrypt, scrypt, or Argon2, which are designed to be slow and salted.

Does this tool send my text anywhere?+

No, hashing is computed locally using the Web Crypto API (for SHA algorithms) and a local MD5 implementation for MD5.

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