What is a SHA-384 hash generator?
A SHA-384 hash generator converts text into a 384-bit SHA-2 digest, usually written as 96 hexadecimal characters. Enter text and this tool calculates the matching hash locally in your browser.
SHA-384 is commonly selected because a protocol, certificate profile, or existing system specifies it. It is a distinct algorithm with a fixed output format, not an adjustable-length SHA-256 or SHA-512 result.
How to generate a SHA-384 hash
- Type or paste text into Input, or select Example to load
abc. - Choose lowercase or UPPERCASE from Letter case.
- Copy the generated hash from the output panel.
The result updates as you edit. The tool preserves spaces, Tabs, and line endings and encodes the exact input as UTF-8. Letter case changes only the Hex display.
SHA-384 hash example
The UTF-8 text abc produces:
cb00753f45a35e8bb5a03d699ac65007272c32ab0eded1631a8b605a43ff5bed8086072ba1e7cc2358baeca134c825a7That is 384 bits, or 48 bytes, displayed as 96 Hex characters.
How is SHA-384 related to SHA-512?
SHA-384 uses the SHA-512 family’s 1024-bit block and 64-bit word structure, but it starts from different initial values and has its own defined 384-bit output. It is not the first 96 Hex characters of an ordinary SHA-512 digest.
The algorithm definitions and initial values are specified separately in NIST FIPS 180-4. To reproduce a SHA-384 value, select SHA-384 directly instead of truncating another digest.
SHA-384 vs SHA-256
| SHA-256 | SHA-384 | |
|---|---|---|
| Digest size | 256 bits | 384 bits |
| Hex length | 64 characters | 96 characters |
| Word size | 32 bits | 64 bits |
| Typical choice | General-purpose SHA-2 | A specification explicitly requires SHA-384 |
Both are modern SHA-2 algorithms. Choose SHA-256 for broad compatibility unless a protocol or security profile calls for SHA-384.
SHA-384 vs SHA-512
SHA-384 and SHA-512 share much of their processing structure, but they use different initial values and output lengths. Hashing the same text with each algorithm produces different bytes, not interchangeable encodings of one value.
SHA-384 vs SHA3-384
The similar names describe different hash families. SHA-384 belongs to SHA-2 and uses the structure defined in FIPS 180-4. SHA3-384 belongs to SHA-3 and uses a Keccak-based construction. Their 384-bit digests are the same length but never interchangeable.
SHA384 Hash Generator FAQ
Can a SHA-384 hash be decrypted?
No. SHA-384 is a one-way hash function, not encryption. Compare a candidate input by hashing it again.
Is SHA-384 suitable for password storage?
Not by itself. A fast SHA-384 digest does not provide the salt and deliberately expensive work needed for password storage. Use a dedicated password hashing function.
Why do two SHA-384 generators produce different results?
Check whether both tools use SHA-384 rather than SHA3-384, then compare input encoding, spaces, and line endings. This tool uses UTF-8 and preserves the exact input.