Hash Generator
Generate cryptographic hashes for any text using SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 algorithms.
About Cryptographic Hashes
A cryptographic hash function takes input data and produces a fixed-size string of bytes. The output (hash) is unique to each unique input and is deterministic.
Hash Algorithms
- SHA-1 (160 bits): Older algorithm, now considered weak for security
- SHA-256 (256 bits): Part of SHA-2 family, widely used and secure
- SHA-384 (384 bits): Truncated version of SHA-512
- SHA-512 (512 bits): Larger hash, more secure for high-security needs
Common Uses
- Password storage (with salting)
- File integrity verification
- Digital signatures
- Data deduplication
- Blockchain and cryptocurrencies