SHA-256 hash generator
Get the SHA-256 checksum of a file or a piece of text. Big files are streamed in the background, and you can paste a published hash to check it matches.
Tooloat runs in your browser and needs JavaScript. It opens in a moment, and your files are processed on your device.
How it works
- Drop files, or switch to Text.
- Choose the algorithms.
- Copy the hashes, or paste a checksum to verify.
Why use it
- SHA-256 and more.
- Streams big files.
- Verify against a checksum.
- Private.
Questions and answers
What is SHA-256 used for?
Verifying file integrity, signatures and blockchains.
Can SHA-256 be reversed?
No, it is a one way function.
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