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SHA-256 hash generator
Generate an SHA-256 hash of any text or file instantly in your browser. Free SHA-256 checksum calculator — nothing is uploaded.
🔒 Runs 100% in your browser — safe for real dataHow to use the sHA-256 hash generator
- Type or paste your text, or drop a file.
- Read the SHA-256 hash at the top of the list.
- Copy it.
About this tool
SHA-256 produces a 256-bit (64 hex character) hash and is the modern standard for integrity checks, digital signatures, blockchains and software download checksums.
FAQ
Is my data sent to a server?
No. DevKnife tools run entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you paste — API keys, tokens, customer data — is transmitted or logged, so it is safe for production data.
How long is an SHA-256 hash?
64 hexadecimal characters (256 bits).