Skip to main content
CheckTown

Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hashes from any text or file. Free, no account needed.

HMAC Mode

Enter text above to generate a hash

Select an algorithm and we will compute the hash instantly

Supported algorithms

MD5

128-bit hash, fast but not collision-resistant. Common for checksums.

SHA-1

160-bit hash. Deprecated for security, still used for file integrity.

SHA-256

256-bit hash from the SHA-2 family. Widely used in security and blockchain.

SHA-384

384-bit hash from the SHA-2 family. Stronger variant of SHA-256.

SHA-512

512-bit hash from the SHA-2 family. Maximum security for critical applications.

Learn More

Hash Generator: MD5, SHA-256 and More — When to Use Each

Hashing is fundamental to security and data integrity. Learn which algorithm to choose and when.

What Is Hashing?

Hashing is a one-way transformation that converts any input into a fixed-length string called a hash or digest. The same input always produces the same hash, but the process is computationally irreversible — you cannot reconstruct the original input from the hash alone.

6 min readRead full guide