Is MD5 still safe to use?

MD5 is fast to compute but cryptographically broken for security purposes like password storage — it's still fine for checksums and non-security use cases like detecting accidental file corruption.

Which hash should I use for passwords?

None of these general-purpose hashes should be used to store passwords directly. Use a purpose-built algorithm like bcrypt, scrypt, or Argon2, which are designed to be slow and salted.

Does this tool send my text anywhere?

No, hashing is computed locally using the Web Crypto API (for SHA algorithms) and a local MD5 implementation for MD5.

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Hash Generator (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512)

Type or paste text to generate its MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, or SHA-512 hash. All hashing happens locally in your browser.

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Text to hash

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How to use this tool

1Enter the text you want to hash.
2Select a hash algorithm (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, or SHA-512).
3Copy the resulting hash.

Frequently asked questions

Is MD5 still safe to use?: MD5 is fast to compute but cryptographically broken for security purposes like password storage — it's still fine for checksums and non-security use cases like detecting accidental file corruption.
Which hash should I use for passwords?: None of these general-purpose hashes should be used to store passwords directly. Use a purpose-built algorithm like bcrypt, scrypt, or Argon2, which are designed to be slow and salted.
Does this tool send my text anywhere?: No, hashing is computed locally using the Web Crypto API (for SHA algorithms) and a local MD5 implementation for MD5.

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