Hash Generator (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512)
Generate cryptographic hashes from text input. Supports MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 algorithms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hash function?
A hash function converts input data of any size into a fixed-size string of characters, which appears random. The same input always produces the same hash.
Which algorithm should I use?
SHA-256 is recommended for most use cases. MD5 and SHA-1 are considered weak for security but are still used for checksums.
Can a hash be reversed?
Cryptographic hash functions are designed to be one-way. You cannot reverse a hash to get the original input.