Mr. Hash

Hashes are frequently used to verify the integrity of a downloaded file and ensure its contents have not been modified, as well as to determine whether or not two files are identical.

Mr. Hash is a fairly simple application that can calculate file hashes using a number of algorithms, while also allowing you to process plain text. It is portable and remarkably easy to use.

Since this program is fully portable, you do not need to install it on your PC before use. It does require Microsoft Visual C++ 2013, but this software is included in the downloadable package.

The application’s settings are stored in the same folder as the executable file, so there is no need to be worried about any data being left behind. You can even copy the directory on a portable storage device and use the app on other machines.

Once you have launched the utility, you will find that calculating hashes is as simple as can be. If you are processing a file, you just need to drop it onto the application window, but you can also navigate to its location manually.

Mr. Hash calculates hashes using a number of algorithms, and it displays general information about the file, along with icons of different sizes. Moreover, it supports the CRC16, CRC32 and CRC64 checksum algorithms.

Hashing plain text is just as simple, as all you need to do is switch to the Text tab and paste it in the designated field. Hashes are calculated in real time, as you are typing.

Perhaps it would have helped if Mr. Hash were also capable of comparing two files, but it is a great tool for users who just need to generate hashes using multiple commonly-used functions.

Not only is it quite versatile, but this program is both efficient and novice-friendly, as you can launch it and process a file or text block in no time at all.