SHA-256 Hash Generator

Calculate SHA-256 hash of any text or file. SHA-256 is a modern cryptographically secure algorithm with 256-bit output.

About SHA-256 hash function

The gold standard of hashing

SHA-256 is the foundation of modern internet security. Every time you see a lock in your browser address bar, SHA-256 is behind it in the site TLS certificate.

SHA-256 in Bitcoin

Bitcoin uses double SHA-256 hashing for mining and address creation. Miners compete to compute hashes with a certain number of leading zeros.

Software verification

Developers publish SHA-256 hashes for ISO images and archives. Compare the hash of the downloaded file with the original β€” if they match, the file is authentic and not corrupted.

How to calculate SHA-256 hash

1

Enter data

Enter text in the input field or upload a file to calculate the hash.

2

Click "Calculate SHA-256"

The algorithm will process input data and create a 64-character hash.

3

Use the result

Copy the hash for cryptographic purposes, integrity verification, or blockchain applications.

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