MD5 Hashing Online Tool
MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5) is a widely used cryptographic hash function that produces a 128-bit (16-byte) hash value. It is commonly used to verify data integrity. MD5 has been utilized in a wide range of security applications and is also commonly used to check the integrity of files. However, it is not suitable for security applications as it is vulnerable to hash collisions.
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String "" encoded to other algorithms
| Algorithm | Hash | Actions |
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| MD5 | d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e | Use MD5 |
| SHA1 | da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709 | Use SHA1 |
| SHA224 | d14a028c2a3a2bc9476102bb288234c415a2b01f828ea62ac5b3e42f | Use SHA224 |
| SHA256 | e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855 | Use SHA256 |
| SHA384 | 38b060a751ac96384cd9327eb1b1e36a21fdb71114be07434c0cc7bf63f6e1da274edebfe76f65fbd51ad2f14898b95b | Use SHA384 |
| SHA512 | cf83e1357eefb8bdf1542850d66d8007d620e4050b5715dc83f4a921d36ce9ce47d0d13c5d85f2b0ff8318d2877eec2f63b931bd47417a81a538327af927da3e | Use SHA512 |
| SHA3_224 | f71837502ba8e10837bdd8d365adb85591895602fc552b48b7390abd | Use SHA3_224 |
| SHA3_256 | c5d2460186f7233c927e7db2dcc703c0e500b653ca82273b7bfad8045d85a470 | Use SHA3_256 |
| SHA3_384 | 2c23146a63a29acf99e73b88f8c24eaa7dc60aa771780ccc006afbfa8fe2479b2dd2b21362337441ac12b515911957ff | Use SHA3_384 |
| SHA3_512 | 0eab42de4c3ceb9235fc91acffe746b29c29a8c366b7c60e4e67c466f36a4304c00fa9caf9d87976ba469bcbe06713b435f091ef2769fb160cdab33d3670680e | Use SHA3_512 |
| RIPEMD160 | 9c1185a5c5e9fc54612808977ee8f548b2258d31 | Use RIPEMD160 |
History and Usage
The MD5 hashing algorithm was developed by Ronald Rivest in 1991 to replace its predecessor, MD4. Its design is largely similar to MD4 but has been optimized for increased security. Over the years, vulnerabilities have been discovered in MD5, leading to its deprecation for cryptographic security purposes. Despite this, MD5 remains in use today for checking the integrity of files and data verification to ensure data has not been tampered with.
How to Use:
- Enter the text you wish to hash in the "Text to Hash" field.
- Click the "Hash" button to generate the MD5 hash.
- The hashed text will be displayed in the "Hashed Text" field.
Common Use Cases:
- Verifying the integrity of files downloaded from the internet.
- Storing hashed passwords (although more secure algorithms are recommended for this purpose).
- Generating unique identifiers for data objects.