Compare file hashes
Choose two local files and compare SHA-256 checksums.
Output
Copy or download the finished result
Archives And File Inspection
File Hash Compare
Compare file hashes locally in your browser with no server upload.
Waiting
Runs in your browser. Files do not leave your device.
Input
File Hash Compare. Compare two local files by SHA-256 checksum. File names and contents are not logged.
Drop two files hereUp to 25MB each. Nothing is uploaded.
Guide
How to use File Hash Compare
Step-by-step
- Choose or enter any in the workbench.
- Run the compare tool locally in your browser.
- Review the hash-comparison result, then copy or download it if the workbench offers that action.
- Use the related tools on this page for cleanup, validation, conversion, or the next step in the workflow.
Questions
Is File Hash Compare free to use?
Yes. The public tool is free to use in your browser.
Are my files uploaded?
No. This tool runs locally in your browser, so selected files or pasted input are not uploaded to Convurter.
What should I check before using the hash-comparison result?
The output omits raw filenames and compares file bytes only. Review the final output before using it in production work.
What can I do after this?
Good next steps include File Checksum, File Type Checker, and File Metadata Viewer.
Workflow fit
Use File Hash Compare in the right place
If you are unsure, use the related tools and family hub to choose the closest workflow before committing to an output.
Best for
- Local file and archive workflows where packaging, extraction, listing, type checks, metadata, or hashes help before sharing.
- Inspecting what a file appears to be before using it in a larger workflow.
- A focused compare task where the expected output is hash-comparison.
Before you start
- This tool runs in the browser, so keep the tab open until the result is created and downloaded or copied.
- Treat files and archives from unknown sources as untrusted, even when the extension looks normal.
- List archive contents before extraction when you only need to inspect what is inside.
- Keep source files until the ZIP or TAR output has been opened and checked.
- Confirm the exact input and output expectation before running the tool.
Quality checks
- Review the output before sharing, publishing, submitting, or using it as a final artifact.
- Verify file count, names, sizes, checksums, and detected type against what you expected.
- Remember that file type and metadata inspection are not malware scanning.
- Checksum final artifacts when exact byte identity matters.
- Copy or download the result only after confirming the displayed output matches the task you intended.
Common mistakes
- Opening extracted files automatically is risky; inspect and download deliberately.
- Assuming an extension proves file type. Byte signatures and browser metadata can disagree.
- Using checksum output as proof that a file is safe. Checksums prove identity, not safety.
- Closing the tab before downloading or copying a browser-generated result.
- Treating the first result as final without checking the destination requirement.
Continue the workflow
Use these when the current result is only one step in a longer task.
Verify or clean up
Use these when the output needs checking, cleanup, comparison, compression, or a final share-ready pass.