SHA-2 Hash Generator
Securely generate SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hashes.
SHA-256 Result
What is SHA-2 Hash?
SHA-2 (Secure Hash Algorithm 2) is a set of cryptographic hash functions designed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and first published in 2001. They are built using the Merkle–Damgård structure, from a one-way compression function itself built using the Davies–Meyer structure from a specialized block cipher.
The SHA-2 family consists of six hash functions with digests (hash values) that are 224, 256, 384 or 512 bits: SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, SHA-512/224, SHA-512/256.
SHA-256
Produces a 256-bit (32-byte) hash value. This is one of the most popular hash functions used in SSL/TLS, Bitcoin, and software verification.
SHA-512
Produces a 512-bit (64-byte) hash value. It is more secure than SHA-256 and often faster on 64-bit systems.
How to use this SHA-2 Generator?
- 1 Choose Algorithm: Select between SHA-256, SHA-512, SHA-224, or SHA-384.
- 2 Input Data: Type or paste your text into the box. Drag and drop any file to compute its checksum.
- 3 Privacy Guaranteed: All processing is done locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.