SHA-256 Hash Generator
Generate SHA-256 hashes for text and files. SHA-256 is a cryptographically secure hash function that produces a 256-bit (32-byte) hash value.
π SHA-256 Hash Generator
Generate SHA-256 hashes for text and files. SHA-256 is a cryptographically secure hash function that produces a 256-bit hash value.
β Security Features:
- β’ Cryptographically secure
- β’ 256-bit hash output
- β’ Collision resistant
- β’ Industry standard
- β’ Widely trusted
π Common Uses:
- β’ Digital signatures
- β’ SSL/TLS certificates
- β’ Blockchain technology
- β’ File integrity
- β’ Password hashing
Input Text or File
π About SHA-256 Hash
SHA-256 (Secure Hash Algorithm 256-bit) is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 256-bit (32-byte) hash value. It's part of the SHA-2 family and is widely used for security applications.
β Security Features:
- β’ Cryptographically secure
- β’ Collision resistant
- β’ Preimage resistant
- β’ Second preimage resistant
- β’ Industry standard
π§ Common Uses:
- β’ Digital signatures
- β’ SSL/TLS certificates
- β’ Blockchain technology
- β’ Password hashing
- β’ File integrity checks
π‘ Recommendation: SHA-256 is the current industry standard for cryptographic hashing and is recommended for all security-critical applications.