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File SHA-256 Checksum

Hash a file locally and optionally compare it with a trusted checksum.

A match proves the bytes match the reference checksum, not that a file is safe. Obtain the reference from a trusted publisher.

Runs entirely in your browser — your selected files are not uploaded by this tool. Device-provided speech voices may use online services.

About this free file sha-256 checksum tool

Hash a file locally and optionally compare it with a trusted checksum. Developer utilities inspect or transform data locally rather than contacting the address or service shown in your input. Use fictional samples while checking a format, keep credentials out of shared screenshots and validate the result against the receiving system. Successful parsing does not establish trust, security or schema correctness.

A practical example

Compare a downloaded file’s 64-character SHA-256 value against a trusted publisher’s reference.

Before you rely on the result

Files up to 200 MiB are read into memory. A matching hash confirms bytes match the reference, not that the file is free of malware.

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