File SHA-3 Hash Generator

Compute the SHA-3-256 hash (digest) of a file without uploading it. SHA-3 uses the Keccak algorithm, which won the NIST hash competition in 2012. It provides strong collision resistance and is used as an alternative to SHA-2 in security-critical applications.

Privacy: this tool processes your data entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste or type is sent to the server.

Select any file (max 50 MB). The file never leaves your browser.

Result

Enter your values and press Calculate — the result appears here.

Worked examples

Hash a downloaded software package

  • file = (select any file)

Result: Select a file to see its SHA-3-256 hash.

Frequently asked questions

How is SHA-3 different from SHA-256?

SHA-3 is based on the Keccak sponge construction, while SHA-256 uses the Merkle–Damgård construction. Both produce 256-bit digests, but SHA-3 is structurally different, providing a fallback if SHA-2 vulnerabilities are discovered.

Is my file uploaded?

No. The file is read entirely in your browser and hashed locally. Nothing is transmitted.

Is this a production-grade SHA-3 implementation?

This is an educational implementation. For production use, rely on your platform's native crypto libraries (e.g., OpenSSL, libsodium).

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