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SHA-224 Hash Generator

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Don't use SHA-224 for passwords. A raw hash with no salt or key-stretching isn't safe for password storage — use bcrypt or Argon2 instead. This is meant for checksums and file-integrity checks.

Generate a SHA-224 hash from text or a file live, on one page — no ads, no button, and a clear warning that raw hashes like this shouldn't be used for password storage.

How it works

  1. Type text, or switch to the File tab and choose a file
  2. The SHA-224 hash updates live below — no button, files hashed locally, never uploaded
  3. Copy the hash or download it as a .txt file

Frequently asked questions

Can I use SHA-224 for password storage?

Not recommended — a raw hash with no salt or key-stretching isn't safe for passwords. Use bcrypt or Argon2 instead.

Can text and file hashing both happen on this one page?

Yes, switch between the Text and File tabs without leaving the page.

How is SHA-224 different from SHA-256?

They share the same compression function, but SHA-224 outputs 224 bits (56 hex characters) instead of 256. SHA-256 is far more common unless you specifically need the shorter output.

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From the blog

Search results describe SHA-224 tools as good for "password hashing." A raw hash with no salt still isn't. Ours says so, and keeps text and file hashing on one page.
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Search results describe SHA-224 tools as good for "password hashing." A raw hash with no salt still isn't. Ours says so, and keeps text and file hashing on one page.

SHA-224 tooling write-ups list password hashing as a use case, which undersells the risk of using a raw, unsalted hash for credentials. One popular tool also splits text and file hashing into two separate pages and runs ads on both. Ours keeps it on one page, warns clearly, and skips the ads.

2026-08-29

Update history

  • 2026-08-30 Added: a cover image — used as the card thumbnail, social share image, and blog title image.
  • 2026-08-29 Launched: live SHA-224 hashing (text and file, same page, no button), pure-JS FIPS 180-4 implementation since browsers don't natively support SHA-224, warning against password use.