SHA-256 Hash Generator
Generate SHA-256 hashes from any text input. Verify checksums, create fingerprints, and hash strings for security and data integrity.
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Cryptographic Hashing Made Simple
SHA-256 is the backbone of modern data integrity. Every Git commit, every blockchain transaction, every software download verification relies on SHA-256 to produce a fixed-length fingerprint of arbitrary data. If even a single bit of the input changes, the resulting 256-bit hash is completely different, making tampering immediately detectable.
Our generator takes any text you provide and computes its SHA-256 hash instantly. You can use it to verify that a downloaded file matches the published checksum, to hash passwords during development testing, or to compute content-addressable identifiers for caching systems. The output is a standard 64-character hexadecimal string.
The hashing runs entirely in your browser using the built-in Web Crypto API. Your input text is never sent to a server. This matters especially when you are working with sensitive data like passwords, tokens, or private content that should never leave your machine.
Reliable Hash Generation
Industry-standard cryptographic hashing
SHA-256 Standard
Produces the industry-standard 256-bit hash used in Git, SSL certificates, and blockchains.
Multiple Hash Algorithms
Also supports MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-512 for comparison and legacy compatibility.
Real-Time Hashing
Hash updates as you type. See the output change with every character.
Hex and Base64 Output
Get your hash in hexadecimal or Base64 encoding depending on your needs.
Checksum Verification
Paste a known hash to compare against your computed result for file verification.
Client-Side Only
Hashing runs in your browser. Sensitive input data never leaves your device.
How to Generate a SHA-256 Hash
Hash any text instantly
Enter Your Text
Type or paste the text, string, or content you want to hash.
View the Hash
The SHA-256 hash appears instantly as a 64-character hex string.
Copy or Compare
Copy the hash to your clipboard or compare it against a known checksum.