Question 1

What hash algorithms are supported?

Accepted Answer

MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 are all supported.

Question 2

Is it secure to hash passwords here?

Accepted Answer

This tool is for generating hash digests of text. For password hashing, use specialized algorithms like bcrypt.

Question 3

Does it use the Web Crypto API?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 use the browser's native Web Crypto API for fast, secure hashing.

Question 4

What is a hash function?

Accepted Answer

A hash function is a mathematical algorithm that converts any input into a fixed-length string of characters (the hash). The same input always produces the same hash, and even a tiny change produces a completely different result.

Question 5

What is hashing used for?

Accepted Answer

Hashing is used to verify data integrity (checksums), store passwords securely, detect file tampering, create digital signatures, and build data structures like hash tables.

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