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File Hash Generator

Generate cryptographic hashes (SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512) for any file to verify integrity and authenticity.

Upload File

Select a file to generate its cryptographic hashes

🔒 Privacy & Security

All hash calculations are performed entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

💡 Common Uses

  • • Verify downloaded files haven't been tampered with
  • • Check file integrity after transfer
  • • Compare files to detect changes
  • • Validate software downloads

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About File Hash Generator

A file hash (or checksum) is a unique digital fingerprint of a file. Even a tiny change to the file will result in a completely different hash. This makes hashes perfect for verifying file integrity and detecting tampering.

Hash Algorithms

  • MD5: 128-bit hash, fast but not cryptographically secure. Good for checksums but not security.
  • SHA-1: 160-bit hash, deprecated for security use but still common for checksums.
  • SHA-256: 256-bit hash, part of SHA-2 family. Widely used and secure.
  • SHA-512: 512-bit hash, most secure option. Used for high-security applications.

How to Verify File Integrity

  1. Download a file from a trusted source
  2. Find the official hash provided by the source
  3. Generate the hash of your downloaded file
  4. Compare the two hashes - they should match exactly
  5. If they don't match, the file may be corrupted or tampered with

Common Use Cases

  • Software Downloads: Verify downloaded software hasn't been modified
  • File Transfers: Ensure files weren't corrupted during transfer
  • Backups: Verify backup integrity
  • Digital Forensics: Document file state at a point in time
  • Version Control: Detect if files have changed
  • Security: Detect unauthorized file modifications

Understanding Hash Properties

  • Deterministic: Same file always produces same hash
  • One-way: Cannot reverse a hash to get original file
  • Avalanche Effect: Tiny change creates completely different hash
  • Fixed Length: Hash length is constant regardless of file size
  • Collision Resistant: Extremely unlikely two different files have same hash

Which Algorithm to Use?

  • For Security: Use SHA-256 or SHA-512
  • For Speed: MD5 is fastest but least secure
  • For Compatibility: SHA-1 is widely supported
  • For Maximum Security: SHA-512 provides strongest protection

Important Notes

  • MD5 and SHA-1 should not be used for cryptographic security
  • Always get official hashes from the software publisher's website
  • Use HTTPS when downloading hash values
  • Large files may take longer to process depending on your device
  • All processing happens in your browser - files never leave your device

Example Verification

If you download a Linux ISO and the website shows:
SHA-256: a1b2c3d4e5f6...
Generate the SHA-256 hash of your downloaded file. If it matches exactly, your download is authentic and uncorrupted.