# Online Crypto Hash Generator
This free online tool allows you to generate cryptographic hashes for any text input using algorithms like MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512, and RIPEMD-160.
Hashing is a one-way process that converts data into a fixed-size string of characters, which is a key component in data integrity, password storage, and digital signatures. It runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript (via the standard Crypto API or libraries), so your data never leaves your device.
Supported Algorithms
- MD5: A widely used 128-bit hash function (fast but not cryptographically secure today).
- SHA-1: A 160-bit hash function (deprecated for security uses).
- SHA-256: A 256-bit standard used in Bitcoin and modern security protocols.
- SHA-512: A secure 512-bit hash function often used for password hashing and verification.