SHA-512 File
Compute the SHA-512 hash of any file. Streamed in chunks, so large files work without freezing the browser.
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What is SHA-512?
SHA-512 produces a 512-bit (64-byte) fingerprint. It is the strongest hash in the SHA-2 family and is used in code signing, key derivation, and where maximum collision resistance is required. On 64-bit CPUs it is often faster than SHA-256.
How to use
Drag, click, or paste a file. The tool streams the file in chunks and computes SHA-512 as it reads.
FAQ
Are files uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally.
Do I need SHA-512 instead of SHA-256?
Almost never. SHA-256 has no known practical attacks. Use SHA-512 if a standard requires it or if you want an extra margin.
Why is SHA-512 sometimes faster than SHA-256?
SHA-512 uses 64-bit operations. On modern 64-bit CPUs it processes the same number of bytes per cycle as SHA-256 while doing more mixing per block.
Command line equivalent
# Linux / macOS
sha512sum myfile.bin
# macOS (BSD)
shasum -a 512 myfile.bin
# Windows PowerShell
Get-FileHash myfile.bin -Algorithm SHA512The server must allow cross-origin requests (CORS). If it doesn't, download the file and use the File tab.