Question 1

What hash algorithms are supported?

Accepted Answer

This tool supports MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512. SHA-1 through SHA-512 use the browser's native Web Crypto API for hardware-accelerated performance. MD5 is implemented in JavaScript for legacy compatibility.

Question 2

Is MD5 still safe to use?

Accepted Answer

MD5 is considered cryptographically broken and should NOT be used for security purposes. It is still useful for checksums, file identification, and legacy systems. For password hashing or digital signatures, use SHA-256 or stronger.

Question 3

Can I hash files with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drag and drop or select any file and the tool will compute all supported hashes. Files are processed entirely in your browser using the File API — nothing is uploaded to any server.

Question 4

How do I verify a file's integrity?

Accepted Answer

Generate the hash of your file, paste the expected hash into the compare field, and the tool will tell you if they match. This is commonly used to verify downloads haven't been tampered with.