Match content against its expected fingerprint

Developers and security teams use Fingerprint checker when preparing a check, a local test or integration data.

Match content against its expected fingerprint and see immediately whether the two values match. Use it in your browser with no account.

How to use

Choose the expected algorithm from the list: SHA-256, SHA-384 or SHA-512.
Paste the expected fingerprint into the field reserved for that value, without adding extra text around it.
Enter the exact content to check in the input area provided by the tool.
Run the verification to see whether the calculated fingerprint matches the expected one you supplied.
Clear the fields before testing another content or fingerprint so you start from a clean state.

Example

A developer downloads a file and has a SHA-256 fingerprint provided by the source. They choose SHA-256, paste the expected fingerprint, place the content in the input area, then check whether the two values match.

Limits and formats

The tool is limited to the listed algorithms: SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512.
It compares an expected fingerprint with a content, but it does not guarantee that the source of that fingerprint is authentic.
A tiny difference in the content, a space or a line break can change the fingerprint and make the comparison fail.
It does not recover the original content from a fingerprint and does not replace signature verification.

Where processing happens

The comparison runs locally in your browser. The content and the expected fingerprint are not sent outside and stay on your device during the check. You can verify a file or text without creating an account.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between hashing and verifying?

Hashing means calculating a fingerprint from a content. Verifying means comparing that calculated fingerprint with an expected value to check whether the content matches the provided reference.

Why does my verification fail?

Check the selected algorithm, the exact expected fingerprint and the content you entered. An added space, a removed line or a different file is enough to produce a fingerprint that no longer matches.

Can I verify a large file?

The tool processes the content you provide, but the fact sheet states no maximum size. For a very large file, use the method supported by your environment if the browser becomes slow.