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Hash Generator
Compute checksums to verify downloads, compare files or create cache keys, even for large files.
Free, no sign-up. Runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded.
How to use Hash Generator
- Type text or drop a file.
- All algorithms are computed at once.
- Paste an expected checksum to compare.
Features
- MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
- Text or any file
- Checksum comparison
Supported formats
You can open
- Text
- Any file
Private by design
Your files are opened and processed by your browser on this device. They are never uploaded to openWorkstand or anyone else, so the Hash Generator is safe for contracts, IDs, photos and work documents, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded. How local processing works
Good to know
- MD5 and SHA-1 are fine for checksums but not for passwords or security.
When to use the Hash Generator
- Verify a download’s checksum.
- Check that two files are identical.
- Generate hashes for tests.
Troubleshooting
The file does not open
Check that it is one of the supported formats above and opens in another app. Damaged files and password-protected PDFs cannot be read until they are repaired or unlocked.
It is slow or stops on a very large file
Everything runs on your device, so speed depends on its memory. Close other tabs, use a computer rather than a phone, or split the file into smaller parts first.
The download did not start
Look for your browser’s download bar or icon. Some browsers ask once before a site may download files; allow it and click the button again.
Frequently asked questions
Is MD5 secure?
Not for security. It still detects accidental corruption. Use SHA-256 for security purposes.
Keep working with the result
After you download, choose “Save to Workstand” to keep the result in a folder on your computer, attach it to a project and create a follow-up task. It is saved by your browser, not uploaded.