WordInstant

Hash generator.

Compute MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes of any text, entirely in your browser. Copy individual digests with one click.

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§ One-way fingerprints

Four digests, one paste.

Hashes turn arbitrary input into a fixed-length fingerprint. Handy for file integrity checks, cache keys, and generating short identifiers.

Should I still use MD5 or SHA-1?

Not for security. Both are cryptographically broken. They are still fine for non-adversarial checksums — cache keys, deduplication, integrity of non-critical files. For anything security-sensitive, use SHA-256 or SHA-512.

Why are my hashes different from a CLI tool?

Most likely a trailing newline. `echo "foo"` adds \n; this tool hashes the exact characters you paste. Use `printf "foo"` or strip trailing newlines before comparing.

Does it upload my text?

No. Hashing is done locally with crypto-js. Nothing leaves your browser.