Developer & Text · Hash Generator

Calculate SHA-256 and other checksums on your computer

Quick answer

Drop files or type text into Toolfox → Hash Generator to get SHA-256, SHA-512, BLAKE3, SHA-1 or MD5. Paste an expected checksum to verify a download; matches are highlighted. Files are streamed, so any size works. It runs entirely on your computer (Mac, Windows or Linux). Files are never uploaded.

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How to do it

  1. Open Hash Generator.
  2. Drop files or type text.
  3. Pick algorithms. SHA-256 is on by default.
  4. Paste an expected value to compare, then copy any digest.

Options you can set

  • SHA-256
  • SHA-512
  • BLAKE3
  • SHA-1 (legacy)
  • MD5 (legacy)
  • Uppercase hex
  • Compare with

Good to know

  • A checksum shows whether data is identical to what someone else hashed. It is not a digital signature: it doesn't prove who created the file.
  • Text is hashed as UTF-8 exactly as entered. Files are streamed, so any size works.

Hash Generator FAQ

Is a checksum the same as a signature?

No. A checksum shows two files are identical; it doesn't prove who made the file.

How fast is it?

SHA-256 ran at about 2.3 GB/s on an Apple M4 Mac in our tests.

Is Hash Generator in Toolfox free?

Yes. Hash Generator is one of 57 tools in Toolfox, a free app for Mac, Windows and Linux with no account, ads, limits or watermarks.

Does Hash Generator upload my files?

No. Toolfox processes files on your own computer and works offline; your files are never uploaded.

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Updated 2026-10-18 · Toolfox v0.2.1