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About

The Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1) is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 160-bit (20-byte) hash value, typically rendered as a 40-digit hexadecimal number. While functionally deprecated for collision resistance in high-security digital signatures, it remains a critical standard for file integrity verification (checksums), Git version control objects, and legacy data identification.

Unlike standard web-based tools that crash on large files, this tool utilizes a Chunked Streaming Engine. It processes files of any size (ISOs, backups, raw video) locally within your browser by reading byte streams in small blocks, ensuring your data never leaves your device and your RAM is never overloaded.

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Formulas

SHA-1 processes messages in 512-bit blocks. The core compression function mixes the current block M with the internal state H using bitwise operations.

The State Update Function:

For t from 0 to 79:

T = ROTL5(a) + ft(b, c, d) + e + Kt + Wt

Where ROTL is circular left shift, and K represents the four round constants derived from square roots of 2, 3, 5, and 10.

Reference Data

FeatureSHA-1MD5SHA-256
Output Size160 bits128 bits256 bits
Block Size512 bits512 bits512 bits
Rounds806464
Security LevelLow (Collision Found)CompromisedHigh
Primary Use CaseLegacy Integrity, GitNon-crypto ChecksumModern Security
Performance (Relative)1.0x1.3x0.6x
RFC StandardRFC 3174RFC 1321RFC 6234

Frequently Asked Questions

No. SHA-1 is considered cryptographically broken for collision resistance. It is fast, which makes it vulnerable to brute-force attacks. For passwords, verify with tools using Argon2, bcrypt, or PBKDF2.
Command line tools (openssl, sha1sum) are excellent but platform-dependent. This tool provides a universal GUI that works on any OS without installation, with the added benefit of Visual Comparison (Diffing) to prevent human error when checking hashes.
Yes. We use the FileReader API with slice-based reading. We load only 2MB chunks into memory at a time, update the hash state, and discard the chunk. This allows processing files larger than your available RAM.
No. All calculation happens via JavaScript in your browser's local sandbox. No file data is ever sent over the network.