Hash Generator1.0.0.0

Hash Generator is a feather-light software application that gives you the possibility to calculate the MD5, SHA1, SHA256 or SHA512 checksum of any specified text.It features a straightforward set of options that can be tackled with ease not only by experienced users, but also by those new to checksum tools.

No setup required, besides .NET Framework

The entire program's packed in a single .exe file that can be saved to a custom directory on the HDD or copied to a USB flash drive, in order to seamlessly run it on any computer.It doesn't update the system registry with new entries or create files on the disk without letting you know about it. However, you must have .NET Framework installed, otherwise it won't launch. In order to uninstall it, you simply have to delete its executable.

Calculate MD5, SHA1, SHA256 and SHA512 hashes

When it comes to the interface, Hash Generator adopts a normal-looking window with a well-structured layout, where you can type or paste from the Clipboard the text you want to process.The MD5, SHA1, SHA256 and SHA512 signatures can be calculated and displayed in this window with the click of a button. Although there are no buttons implemented for copying data to the Clipboard, printing, or exporting it to file for closer inspection, it's possible to select and copy a hash by opening the right-click menu or by triggering the global hotkey.The input text can be hidden with asterisk to hide important information from pry eyes, if you suspect that someone is looking over your shoulder.

Evaluation and conclusion

Unsurprisingly, the hashes can be quickly calculated in our tests, during which the tool was light on system resources consumption. It remained stable throughout its runtime, without causing the operating system to hang, crash or show errors.To conclude, Hash Generator provides you with a simple method for identifying the MD5, SHA1, SHA256 and SHA512 checksums of text. Unfortunately, it doesn't support files too.