SHA-384 Checksum Calculator

What is SHA384?

SHA384 (Secure Hash Algorithm 384-bit) is a cryptographic hash function that produces a 96-character (384-bit) hash value. It's part of the SHA-2 family of hash functions, designed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

How It Works

  • Takes any input text and processes it through the SHA384 algorithm
  • Produces a fixed-length 96-character hexadecimal string
  • Provides a unique fingerprint for any input data
  • Used for data integrity verification and digital signatures

Common Uses

  • File integrity verification
  • Digital signatures
  • Password hashing (though not recommended for this purpose alone)
  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency applications
  • Secure communication protocols

Security Features

  • Collision-resistant: Different inputs produce different outputs
  • One-way function: Cannot be reversed to find the original input
  • Deterministic: Same input always produces the same output
  • Fixed-length output regardless of input size