SHA256 Hash Generator

Generate SHA256 (Secure Hash Algorithm 256) hashes from text. SHA256 is a 256-bit hash function that is widely used in security applications and protocols, including SSL/TLS, PGP, SSH, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

About SHA256 Hash

  • Hash functions convert input data into fixed-size output strings
  • Each algorithm produces different length outputs and has different characteristics
  • MD5 (128-bit) and SHA1 (160-bit) are older and no longer considered cryptographically secure
  • SHA256 and above are currently recommended for security applications
  • The same input will always produce the same hash output
  • Even small changes in input produce completely different hashes