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