MD5 encryption

MD5 encryption is a one-way algorithm; encrypted values let you compare whether results are equal. The online MD5 encryption tool offers online MD5 encryption, MD5 encryption utilities, one-way encryption, and 16-bit and 32-bit encryption tools with uppercase/lowercase 32-bit and 16-bit modes, so you can choose different algorithms for different MD5 needs. MD5 can generate a 'digital fingerprint' for data or files; just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, the fingerprint MD5 generates is also unique and can verify the consistency of data or files. This site does not record any of your information, so use it with confidence.

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How to use

This tool belongs to the “Encryption & encoding” category.

  1. 1Pick an algorithm: reversible ones are AES, DES and RC4; one-way digests are MD5 and the SHA family.
  2. 2Enter the text plus your key or salt. Encrypting twice with the same key must give the same result.
  3. 3Copy the output into your code. When comparing digests, match case and the 16/32-bit variant first.

Your input is processed locally in the browser whenever possible. We do not store it.

Frequently asked questions

Can MD5 be decrypted?

No. MD5 is a one-way digest — you can compare it, never reverse it. So-called "decryption" is a rainbow-table hit.

Why do two runs give different results?

Salts, random IVs, or a different case or source encoding all change the output. Normalise to UTF-8 before comparing.

Is it safe to paste a real key here?

Use it for learning and format checks. Generate and store production keys server-side; never paste a live secret into a web page.