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Hash generator

Type text or drop a file to get its hashes, and check a download against its published checksum.

Or a file

    Questions

    Which hash should I use?

    SHA-256 for checking downloads and general integrity. MD5 and SHA-1 are broken for security purposes and should only be used to match older checksums. For storing passwords use a slow algorithm like bcrypt or Argon2, not any of these.

    How do I verify a download?

    Drop the downloaded file here, paste the checksum published by the software author into "Compare with", and look for a match. If the hashes differ, the file is corrupted or has been changed.

    Are my files uploaded?

    No. Hashes are calculated in your browser, so even large private files never leave your device.

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