Question 1

Which hashing algorithms does this tool support?

Accepted Answer

You can generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes from any text you provide.

Question 2

Is it safe to hash sensitive data here?

Accepted Answer

The hashing itself runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded, but that doesn't make MD5 or SHA-1 secure — see below on which algorithms to trust for sensitive use cases.

Question 3

Should I use MD5 or SHA-1 for password storage?

Accepted Answer

No — both are cryptographically broken, with known collision vulnerabilities and fast brute-force potential on modern hardware, so use SHA-256 or SHA-512 for anything security-sensitive.

Question 4

What's a good use case for MD5 or SHA-1 then?

Accepted Answer

They're still fine for non-security purposes like quick checksums or detecting accidental file changes, just not for passwords, tokens, or anything an attacker might target.

Question 5

Is Hash Generator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's free and doesn't require an account.

Frequently asked questions about Hash Generator

Which hashing algorithms does this tool support?

Is it safe to hash sensitive data here?

Should I use MD5 or SHA-1 for password storage?

What's a good use case for MD5 or SHA-1 then?

Is Hash Generator free to use?