Important Notes
File size can affect the speed of hash value calculation. Please be patient.
About the SHA3-512 Hash Checksum
Our SHA3-512 file hash checksum employs the powerful SHA3 algorithm to quickly generate SHA3-512 hashes for files, offering top-tier hash generation capabilities to ensure file integrity and security.
Note: SHA3-512 is a cryptographic hash function, part of the Secure Hash Algorithm 3 (SHA-3) family, developed and certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). SHA3-512 is the next generation secure hash algorithm following SHA-1 and SHA-2, designed to enhance the security of data integrity checks.
• Features
High Security: SHA3-512 provides a 512-bit hash value, offering a higher level of security than some variants of SHA-1 and SHA-2, making it harder to suffer from brute force and hash collision attacks.
Collision Resistance: SHA3-512 is designed with strong collision resistance, meaning the probability of finding two different input files that produce the same hash value (digest) is extremely low.
Fixed-length Output: Regardless of the input data size, SHA3-512 always produces a fixed length (512-bit) output, which is useful for storage and comparison of hash values.
Broad Applicability: SHA3-512 can handle data of any size and is suitable for various types of digital content.
• Use Cases
Data Integrity Verification: SHA3-512 is widely used in software distribution, file storage, and transmission systems to ensure files are not tampered with during transmission or storage.
Digital Signatures: In digital signature implementations, SHA3-512 is used to generate a digest of the message, which is then encrypted with a private key to verify the message's origin and integrity.
Secure Storage: Before storing passwords and sensitive information, they can be hashed with SHA3-512 (often combined with salt) to enhance the security of the stored data.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: SHA3-512 is used in blockchain technology, including generating unique hashes for transactions and maintaining the integrity of the blockchain.
System Security: Operating systems and antivirus software use SHA3-512 to verify the integrity of software updates and patches, preventing the intrusion of malware.