# SHA-256 Hash Generator — Free Online Tool | Ibrahim Tools

> Calculate a SHA-256 digest for UTF-8 text locally.

Canonical: https://tools.ibrahimwali.com/sha256-generator
Author: [Muhammad Ibrahim](https://ibrahimwali.com)

## How to use

1. Enter the exact text to hash.
2. Select Calculate hash.
3. Compare or copy the 64-character hexadecimal digest.

## Questions and limitations

### How do I use the sha-256 hash generator?

Enter the exact text to hash. Select Calculate hash. Compare or copy the 64-character hexadecimal digest.

### What should I check before using the result?

SHA-256 is a one-way digest, not encryption. Never use a plain SHA-256 hash as a password-storage scheme.

### Is my input stored or uploaded?

No. Tool input stays in browser memory and is not sent to a server. Favorites and recent tool names are saved locally only. Reloading clears your input.

## Guide

- [SHA-256 Hash Generator guide](https://tools.ibrahimwali.com/blog/sha256-generator-guide)

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