Free Hash Type Identifier

No, this tool only identifies the hash type. Hashes are one-way functions and cannot be decrypted. Cracking involves trying many inputs until one matches, which this tool does not do.

Many hash algorithms produce outputs of the same length. For example, MD5 and NTLM both create 32-character hex strings. Without additional context, we can only list possibilities.

Identification based on format patterns is quite accurate, but not definitive. Self-identifying formats like bcrypt ($2b$) are unambiguous. Length-only identification may have multiple valid matches.

The hash may use an obscure algorithm, be truncated or corrupted, or be a custom/proprietary format. Try checking the source documentation or examining where the hash was generated.

Yes! Hash identification is often the first step in cracking challenges. Knowing the hash type helps choose the right tool (hashcat, john) and appropriate wordlists or rules.

Salted hashes include random data mixed with the input, making rainbow tables ineffective. Modern password hashes like bcrypt are always salted. Simple hashes like raw MD5/SHA are typically unsalted.