SHA256 Hash Generator is the free desktop tool to quickly calculate SHA256 hash/checksum for your file or custom text.
SHA256 checksum/hash is the popular and secure method of verifying files downloaded from Internet. This tool helps you to easily and instantly generate SHA256 hash for downloaded file and verify if it matches with original hash.
One of the unique feature of this tool is that it automatically copies the generated SHA256 hash to clipboard. So you don't have to perform any extra copy operation.
It also displays a Progress bar that shows status of hash computation, useful for larger files.
It is fully portable and can be run anywhere without any additional components like JAVA, .NET etc.
SHA256 Hash Generator works on both 32 bit & 64 bit platforms starting from Windows XP to Windows 8.
Features
Instantly generate SHA256 checksum
Compute SHA256 hash for File or Text
Progress bar to show the status
Drag & Drop support for File selection
Automatically copies the generated SHA256 hash to clipboard
Also copy the hash using Copy button
Very simple and easy to use for all users
Fully Portable, does not require JAVA, .NET or any other components
Integrated Installer for local Installation/Un-installation
How to Use?
'SHA256 Hash Generator' is very easy to use tool with its cool GUI interface.
Here are simple usage instructions,
Launch 'SHA256 Hash Generator' on your system
Select File or Text input type
Now either drag & drop your File or enter the Text based on the previous selection
Next click on 'Generate Hash' button to generate SHA256 checksum as shown in the screenshots below
It automatically copies the generated SHA256 hash to clipboard. You can also click on 'Copy button' beside it to copy the hash manually.
Screenshots
Here is the
screenshots of 'SHA256 Hash Generator' calculating SHA256 hash of file as well as custom text.
History
Version 1.5 : 5th May 2015
Now features Installer with Uninstaller integrated into standard Windows Add/Remove Programs.
