Checksum Verifier

Verify a downloaded file matches its published hash (MD5 / SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512).

Tool Media & Files Updated Apr 18, 2026

How to Use

Drop the file.
Paste the published hash.
Algorithm is auto-detected by length.

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Drop file or

Any file, verified locally.

Expected hash

Waiting

Algorithm by length

32 chars

MD5

40 chars

SHA-1

64 chars

SHA-256

96 chars

SHA-384

128 chars

SHA-512

Any case

Whitespace ignored

About the Checksum Verifier

Working on image, audio and file tasks? The Checksum Verifier is a free browser tool that gives you the answer in seconds. Verify a downloaded file matches its published hash (MD5 / SHA-1 / SHA-256 / SHA-512).

How it works

Type in what you have, and the answer shows up right away. Change anything and it updates by itself. Everything runs in your browser, so it is fast and nothing you type is sent away.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Case-insensitive?

Yes — hex hash compared case-insensitively, whitespace ignored.

Wrong algorithm?

Tool picks by hash length: 32 chars=MD5, 40=SHA-1, 64=SHA-256, 96=SHA-384, 128=SHA-512.

How do I use the Checksum Verifier?

Just type your numbers. The answer shows up right away — there is no button to press. Change anything and it updates by itself.

Do I need to install or sign up for anything?

Not at all — it runs in the browser with nothing to install and no account. After it loads once, it even works without an internet connection.

Is my information private?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server or saved anywhere.

Common Use Cases

Software

Verify installer matches publisher hash.