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Checksum Verifier

Generate text and file hashes, then compare with expected values for integrity checks.

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All hashing is processed locally in your browser. Files are not uploaded to any server.
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Choose a hash algorithm
Use the toolbar buttons to switch between MD5, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, and SHA-1. The URL and page title update so you can bookmark or share a specific mode.
Hash text or a file
Type or paste on the left to hash text in real time. Click or drag a file on the right to hash it and see the file name and size.
Compare and copy
Paste an official expected hash into the compare field for automatic verification. Copy the text or file hash from the toolbar, or copy again from recent history below.
When would I use this tool?
Examples: after downloading an installer or archive you want to confirm it is intact; you need to compare your own hash with an official SHA-256 or MD5; you want to see if two texts or files are actually the same content.
How should I choose between SHA-256, SHA-1, and MD5?
For new integrity workflows, prefer SHA-256. SHA-1 and MD5 are mostly for legacy compatibility or matching older published values. SHA-256 is the safer default for most people.
If the hash matches, is the file guaranteed safe?
Not necessarily. A match usually means your bytes match the source-provided file, but the source itself must still be trustworthy. Integrity checking is not the same as a safety guarantee.
Why does my expected hash show as invalid?
Common causes are extra spaces or line breaks, characters outside 0–9 and a-f, or a length that does not match the selected algorithm. Check both the alphabet and the expected length.
Does this tool upload my file to a server?
No. Text and file hashing run locally in your browser so you can verify integrity without uploading your content.
Two files have different names but the same hash—what does that mean?
It usually means the file contents are identical and only the names differ. Hash comparison checks bytes, not filenames.
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