Check File Hash

Check File Hash is a very small and portable piece of kit that enables you to verify the signature of any file, regardless of its type. It offers support for SHA1, SHA224, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MD5 and RipeMD160.

The tool does not include complex features or configuration settings, so it can be handled by all types of users, even those with limited experience.

Since there is no installation involved, you can put the executable file in any part of the hard disk and just click it to run, as well as save Check File Hash to a USB flash drive or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any PC effortlessly, provided that it has .NET Framework installed.

More importantly, it does add new entries to the Windows registry or Start menu, leaving the disk clean after removal.

The GUI does not stand out in the visual department but it is very simple to work with. A file can be pointed out with the help of the file browser only, since the drag-and-drop method is not supported.

All you have to do is select one or more hash types and click a button to calculate them. Each entry can be copied to the Clipboard after selecting it. What's more, Check File Hash integrates a feature for calculating the checksums of two files, in order to find out whether they are identical or not. There are no no other notable options available here.

CPU and RAM consumption was low during our evaluation, as expected, so Check File Hash's impact on computer performance is minimal. We have not come across any issues, since the app did not hang, crash or pop up error message. In conclusion, Check File Hash offers a simple solution when it comes to finding out the checksum of any file, as well as comparing two files.