SHA-512 produces a larger digest than SHA-256. Enter text to see the 128 character hexadecimal hash.
Input
SHA-512
How it works
Your string is UTF-8 encoded and hashed with SHA-512.
The result is 512 bits, shown as 128 hex characters.
What is SHA-512?
SHA-512 is a member of the SHA-2 family with a 512-bit output. It offers a large digest size and is used where longer hashes are desired.
Passwords
Like SHA-256, raw SHA-512 is unsuitable for password storage. Use dedicated password hashing.
Common questions
- Is this tool free?
- Yes. Client side only.
- Is data sent to a server?
- No.
- Why 128 hex characters?
- 512 bits is 128 hex digits.
- When prefer SHA-512 over SHA-256?
- Often interchangeably for integrity; some systems choose SHA-512 for larger block sizes on 64-bit hardware.