Which hash algorithm should I use?

SHA-256 is the recommended choice for most purposes. SHA-1 and MD5 are considered cryptographically broken and should only be used for checksums or legacy compatibility.

Is hashing the same as encryption?

No. Hashing is a one-way operation that produces a fixed-size digest. You cannot recover the original data from a hash. Encryption is reversible with the correct key.

Why does DevDash show all three hashes at once?

Different systems require different hash algorithms. Showing all three saves you from switching between tools when working with legacy APIs that might use MD5 or SHA-1.

Hash Generator

Security Tools

Compute multiple hash digests of any input text simultaneously. Uses the browser SubtleCrypto API for SHA-256 and SHA-1, and a JavaScript implementation for MD5. All hashing is done client-side.

100% client-side processing

Input Text

How to Use Hash Generator Online

Paste your data into the input field above
The result appears instantly in the output area
Click "Copy" to copy the result to your clipboard

Generate SHA-256, SHA-1, and MD5 hashes simultaneously. Runs 100% client-side — no data is sent to any server.

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