Generate SHA512 Hash
Enter your text below to generate its SHA512 hash. This cryptographic hash function produces a 512-bit (64-byte) hash value.
SHA512 Hash:
About SHA512 Hashes
SHA-512 is part of the SHA-2 family of cryptographic hash functions designed by the NSA. It produces a 512-bit (64-byte) hash value, typically rendered as a 128-character hexadecimal number.
How SHA512 Hashing Works
SHA-512 processes input data in 1024-bit blocks through 80 rounds of cryptographic operations including bitwise operations, modular additions, and compression functions to produce a unique fixed-size hash.
Key Features of SHA512
- Fixed Output Size: Always produces a 512-bit hash
- Deterministic: Same input always produces the same output
- Highly Unique: Extremely unlikely for different inputs to produce the same hash
- Irreversible: Cannot be reversed to reveal the original input
- Avalanche Effect: Small changes in input completely change the output
Common Uses of SHA512 Hashes
- Password storage and verification
- Data integrity checks
- Digital signatures
- Blockchain technology
- Certificate fingerprinting
- File verification
Security Considerations
While SHA512 is more secure than its predecessors, for password storage it's recommended to use specialized algorithms like bcrypt, scrypt, or Argon2 which are designed to be slow and resist brute-force attacks.