Using Presets in Hash Generator

Introduction

The Hash Generator offers quick presets to help you select commonly used sets of hash algorithms easily.

Available Presets

• Basic: Includes MD5 and SHA-256 for quick checksums and secure hashing.
• Secure Only: Includes only secure algorithms like SHA-256 and SHA-512.
• Comprehensive: Includes MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 for broad compatibility.
• Modern: Includes SHA-256 and SHA-3 variants for the latest standards.

How to Use Presets

1. Click on a preset button to select the associated algorithms.
2. The selected algorithms will be highlighted.
3. You can still manually adjust algorithm selection after choosing a preset.

Benefits

• Save time by quickly selecting common algorithm sets.
• Ensure you use appropriate algorithms for your needs.

Related Guides

• Hash Generator Overview
• Supported Hash Algorithms
• Input Methods

Use presets for quick selection!

Supported Hash Algorithms

Introduction

The Hash Generator supports a variety of hash algorithms, each with different security properties and use cases.

Algorithms

• MD5: Fast but cryptographically broken. Use only for checksums.
• SHA-1: Deprecated for security. Legacy compatibility only.
• SHA-256: Secure and widely used. Good for most purposes.
• SHA-384: More secure than SHA-256 with longer hash.
• SHA-512: Maximum security with 512-bit hash.
• SHA3-256: Latest SHA-3 standard with 256-bit output.
• SHA3-384: SHA-3 with 384-bit output for enhanced security.
• SHA3-512: SHA-3 with maximum 512-bit security.

Security Considerations

• Avoid using MD5 and SHA-1 for security-sensitive applications.
• Prefer SHA-256 or higher for cryptographic security.
• SHA-3 algorithms provide an alternative with different design principles.

Related Guides

• Hash Generator Overview
• Using Presets
• Input Methods

Choose the right algorithm for your needs!