How it works

This tool identifies hash types based on their length and character composition. Since many hash algorithms output similar looking strings (e.g., 32-character hexadecimal strings), the tool will return multiple possible algorithms.

• Length: The length of the hash is the primary indicator of its type.
• Character Set: Most hashes are hexadecimal (0-9, a-f). Some, like bcrypt, use a larger character set.
• Prefixes: Certain hashes have standard prefixes (e.g., bcrypt starts with $2a$, $2b$, or $2y$).