SHA-1 maps data of any length into a 160-bit digest, commonly represented as 40 hexadecimal characters. This tool quickly calculates SHA-1 values for text and files and is commonly used for legacy systems, Git object identifiers and historical checksum verification.
SHA-1 produces a 160-bit digest, equal to 20 bytes. Hex format contains 40 characters, while Base64 uses 28 characters. The commonly mentioned 40-character SHA-1 value refers to hexadecimal characters, not binary bits. Hex supports uppercase switching and Base64 provides a more compact representation suitable for JSON or HTTP transmission. Results support multiple copy formats and TXT, JSON and CSV export.
The tool automatically selects the best available calculation engine. WebAssembly implementations or browser native APIs are preferred, with JavaScript compatibility libraries as fallback options. Calculation details display the actual engine, processing time and chunk size used. Large files may require additional time depending on browser capability.
Missing files, failed file reads, unsupported browser features or failed calculation modules provide clear messages. Verification mode checks whether both the calculated result and expected value exist before comparison to avoid incorrect failures.
SHA-1 has been broken by practical collision attacks and should not be used for digital signatures, certificates or new security systems. New applications should use SHA-256, SHA-512 or SHA-3. Password storage should use bcrypt or Argon2.
This tool performs all calculations locally in your browser. Text and files are never uploaded or stored on any server.
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