SHA384 Encrypt
Text to hash (SHA-384):
SHA-384 Hash:
About SHA-384 Hashing
How to use:
- Enter your text in the input textarea
- Click the "Generate SHA-384 Hash" button
- Your SHA-384 hash will appear in the output area
- Click the "Copy" button to copy the hash to your clipboard
SHA-384 (Secure Hash Algorithm 384-bit) is a cryptographic hash function that takes an input and produces a 384-bit (48-byte) hash value. This hash is typically rendered as a 96-digit hexadecimal number.
Key characteristics of SHA-384:
- Always produces a fixed-size output (384 bits)
- Same input always yields the same hash
- Small changes in input result in vastly different hashes
- One-way function (cannot derive original input from hash)
- Higher security margin than SHA-256
- Part of the SHA-2 family alongside SHA-256 and SHA-512
Security Note: SHA-384 provides a higher security level than SHA-256 while maintaining excellent performance. It's often used in applications requiring additional security assurance.
- TLS/SSL Security: Commonly used in TLS 1.2 and higher for digital certificates and secure communications
- High-Security Applications: Used when higher security than SHA-256 is required without the performance overhead of SHA-512
- Data Integrity: Verifying that important files, messages, or documents haven't been altered
- Enterprise Systems: Often used in enterprise-grade security systems for authentication and message integrity verification
Example SHA-384 hash:
Text: Hello World!
SHA-384: bfd76c0ebbd006fee583410547c1887b0292be76d582d96c242d2a792723e3fd6fd061f9d5cfd13b8f961358e6adba4a
Why choose SHA-384 over SHA-256:
SHA-384 is essentially a truncated version of SHA-512, offering a balance between the security strength of SHA-512 and the faster performance of SHA-256. With its 384-bit output (48 bytes), it provides a greater security margin against collision attacks and potential future cryptographic threats. SHA-384 is particularly useful in scenarios where additional security is desired but the full 512-bit output is not necessary. It's a popular choice for digital signatures, certificate authorities, and other security-sensitive applications.