Verificar archivo o datos integrity con un checksum
Calcular a CRC32 or SHA-256 checksum of data and compare it against a known value to detect corruption or tampering.
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A checksum is a fixed-size digest of arbitrary data. If the data changes by even one bit, the checksum changes completely. Comparing checksums detects accidental corruption (CRC32) or intentional tampering (SHA-256).
- 2 Suma de verificación CRC32 →
For fast, non-cryptographic integrity checks (file transfer, ZIP entries), compute CRC32. It is a 32-bit checksum — fast but can miss some corruptions and provides no security.
- 3 Calculadora de hash →
For cryptographic integrity (detecting deliberate tampering), compute SHA-256. A 256-bit hash makes it infeasible to find a different input with the same hash.
- 4 Comparador de hashes →
Enter the computed hash and the expected hash. The tool compares them in constant time and reports match/mismatch — useful for automating verification scripts.
Preguntas frecuentes
- CRC32 vs SHA-256 — which should I use?
- Use CRC32 for accidental corruption detection in non-adversarial contexts (file transfer, storage). Use SHA-256 (or stronger) when an adversary could craft malicious data — CRC32 is trivial to forge. SHA-256 also has a much lower collision probability.
- Can a checksum guarantee data is correct?
- No. A matching checksum only means no detected change. Different inputs can share a checksum (collision). CRC32 collisions are common on large data; SHA-256 collisions are computationally infeasible but not impossible. For full assurance, use digital signatures.