SHA-256 hash generator
Create a fingerprint of any text to check it hasn't changed.
How to use the SHA-256 hash generator
- Type or paste text.
- Choose the algorithm.
- Copy the hash.
When it's useful
- Checking that two texts are identical
- Generating checksums
- Learning how hashing works
Limits to know
- Hashes text as UTF-8. Don't use plain SHA hashes to store passwords — use a password hashing method like bcrypt.
Your privacy
Everything is worked out in your browser. What you type isn't uploaded, saved or shared, and there's no sign-up.
Questions
Can a hash be reversed?
No. SHA hashes are one-way; you can only check by hashing the same text again.