Hash Identifier (Find the Hash Type)
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Find out what kind of hash a string probably is.
5d41402abc4b2a76b9719d911017c592
2cf24dba5fb0a30e26e83b2ac5b9e29e1b161…
Identify Hash
5d41402abc4b2a76b9719d911017c592
MD5, NTLM, MD4, LM
How to use it — step by step
One hash per line.
1
Add your text
Paste or type your input into the box. The Sample button fills in an example.
2
Press Identify Hash
The result is made instantly inside your browser.
3
Copy the result
Use the Copy button, or send it to another tool.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
✦Many hashes share a length, so you get a list of possibilities.
✦Prefixes like $2b$ or $argon2id$ are a sure sign.
✦This only guesses from the shape; it does not crack anything.
Quick facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can it tell MD5 from NTLM?+
No. Both are 32 hex digits, so both are listed. Context decides which is right.
Does it crack hashes?+
No. It only looks at the length and format.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
Is this tool really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.
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