MD5 / SHA-256 Hash Generator

Create a cryptographic hash of any text input.

About the MD5 / SHA-256 Hash Generator

This tool allows you to generate cryptographic hashes for any text using the MD5 and SHA-256 algorithms. Hashing is used to verify data integrity and for security purposes. Simply enter your text, and the tool will instantly provide you with the corresponding hashes, which you can copy with a single click. All hashing is done in your browser for maximum privacy.

About Hash Generators

A cryptographic hash function is a mathematical algorithm that maps data of arbitrary size to a bit string of a fixed size (a hash). It is a one-way function, that is, a function which is practically infeasible to invert. This tool provides results for several common hash functions:

  • MD5: Produces a 128-bit hash value. While widely used, it is now considered cryptographically broken and unsuitable for further use in security applications.
  • SHA-1: Produces a 160-bit hash value. Like MD5, it is no longer considered secure against well-funded attackers.
  • SHA-256 & SHA-512: Part of the SHA-2 family, these are currently considered secure. They produce 256-bit and 512-bit hashes, respectively.