8 algorithms · runs in your browser
Hash Text (MD5, SHA-256, SHA-512)
Hash text with MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, SHA-3 and RIPEMD-160, and output hex, Base64, Base64url or binary.
About this tool
Compute cryptographic and legacy digests of any text — MD5, SHA-1, the SHA-2 family, SHA-3 and RIPEMD160 — with output in hex, Base64, Base64url or binary. Paste a string and every algorithm updates at once, which is ideal for verifying checksums or comparing values.
All hashing runs in your browser, so sensitive input never leaves the page. Use it to check a file fingerprint, generate a quick content hash, or understand how the same text maps across different algorithms.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use MD5 or SHA-1 for security?+
No. MD5 and SHA-1 are broken for collision resistance and must not be used for signatures or password storage. They remain useful only for non-security checksums. Prefer SHA-256 or SHA-3.
Is hashing the same as encryption?+
No. Hashing is one-way — you cannot recover the input from the digest. Encryption is reversible with a key. Hashes are used for integrity checks and fingerprints, not confidentiality.
Why do the same words produce the same hash?+
Hash functions are deterministic: identical input always yields identical output. That property is what lets you verify that two pieces of data match.