Checksum Generator
Upload one or more files to compute MD5 and SHA256.
How to Generate Checksums?
- Click Choose Files to select one or more files.
- Click Generate to compute MD5 and SHA256 hashes.
- View the checksum values for each file.
- Click Copy next to any checksum to copy it to your clipboard.
- Use checksums to verify file integrity and detect changes.
Free MD5 & SHA256 Checksum Generator
Instantly compute MD5 and SHA256 cryptographic checksums for any file. Checksums (also called hashes or digests) are fingerprints that uniquely identify a file's contents. Even a single changed byte produces a completely different hash, making them essential for verifying file integrity.
Common Use Cases
- Download Verification — Confirm a downloaded file hasn't been corrupted or tampered with by comparing checksums
- Software Distribution — Publish hashes alongside releases so users can verify authenticity
- Duplicate Detection — Identify identical files even if they have different names
- Data Integrity Audits — Detect accidental changes in backups or archives
Multiple files can be processed in a single batch. Results display MD5 and SHA256 side-by-side for easy comparison.