SHA-256 Hash Generator

Generate SHA-256 hashes - the gold standard for cryptographic security

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Why Use Our SHA-256 Hash Generator?

Industry-standard security

256-bit hash output

Collision resistant

Used in Bitcoin & TLS

Technical Details

Algorithm: SHA-2 family (Secure Hash Algorithm 2)

Output: 256 bits (64 hex characters)

Block size: 512 bits

Security: Considered cryptographically secure

Common Use Cases

Password Hashing

Securely hash passwords before storing them in databases.

Digital Signatures

Create message digests for cryptographic signature verification.

Blockchain Applications

SHA-256 is the backbone of Bitcoin and many cryptocurrencies.

API Authentication

Generate HMAC signatures for secure API request authentication.

Pro Tips

  • Use SHA-256 for most security applications
  • Always salt passwords before hashing
  • For passwords, consider bcrypt or Argon2 instead

Example

Input

Hello World

Output

a591a6d40bf420404a011733cfb7b190d62c65bf0bcda32b57b277d9ad9f146e

Frequently Asked Questions

Algorithm: SHA-2 family (Secure Hash Algorithm 2)

Your data stays in your browser

All processing happens locally. Nothing is sent to any server.