Developer tool

SHA-256 Hash Generator

Calculate a SHA-256 digest of UTF-8 text as hex, Base64, or SRI with the browser's native crypto API.

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Output format

Result

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How to use it

Paste text and choose a hexadecimal, Base64, or SRI SHA-256 result without transmitting the input.

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What to check

A hash is one-way but is not a password-storage scheme by itself.

Review the result before using it in a published page, application, or agent configuration.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Which hash and output formats does Matrix generate?

The tool computes SHA-256 over UTF-8 text. You can copy the digest as hexadecimal, Base64, or an SRI-style sha256 value.

Can I store passwords as these SHA-256 hashes?

No. A fast SHA-256 digest alone is unsuitable for password storage. Use a dedicated password hashing scheme with per-password salts.

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