Privacy tool

File Checksum Calculator

Choose a file to calculate its SHA-256 checksum without uploading it.

Runs in your browser. No upload.

Your file is processed on this device and is not uploaded.

Choose a file to begin.

About this tool

File Checksum Calculator made simple.

The checksum is calculated locally with the Web Crypto API. It can help compare a file with a trusted published hash, but does not prove who created the file.

Common questions

About File Checksum Calculator.

How do I create a SHA-256 checksum for a file?

Choose a file up to 25 MB. The checksum is calculated in your browser and shown as hexadecimal text.

How can I verify a downloaded file?

Compare its checksum with a value published by a source you trust. Matching hashes show the file contents match, but do not prove who published it.