SHA-3/384 generator

Free SHA3-384 Generator Tool

The SHA3-384 generator creates a 384-bit cryptographic hash (96 hex characters) from any input text. It provides a fast, reliable way to verify data integrity or produce consistent fingerprints. Use it when you need a modern, FIPS 202–standardized hash with stronger collision resistance than SHA-256.

What is SHA3-384 Generator?

The SHA3-384 generator converts your input into a fixed-length, 384-bit digest using the SHA‑3 (Keccak) hashing algorithm. Unlike reversible encoding, a hash is one-way and deterministic: the same input always yields the same output, while even a one-character change radically alters the result.

On Monkey Type, the SHA3-384 generator is purpose-built for accuracy and ease of use. Paste your text, click generate, and instantly receive a 96-character hexadecimal hash suitable for checksums, signatures, identifiers, and audit logs. If you need different strengths, you can also try the SHA3-256 Generator or step up to the SHA3-512 Generator.

This tool directly answers the common need to create a secure, modern hash for files, messages, and database records. For cross-algorithm comparisons or legacy systems, see the SHA-256 Generator on Monkey Type.

Why Use SHA3-384 Generator?

• Modern security standard: SHA-3 is FIPS 202–standardized and designed as an alternative to the SHA-2 family. Use SHA3-384 when you want stronger collision resistance than SHA-256 for long-term integrity checks.
• Tamper detection for data at rest: Store a SHA3-384 checksum alongside critical files or records. If the content changes, the hash won’t match, alerting you to tampering or corruption. For lighter-weight checks, compare with a CRC32 Calculator.
• Stable identifiers and deduplication: Use SHA3-384 digests as content fingerprints to detect duplicates across databases, caches, or storage buckets.
• API payload verification: Hash canonicalized payloads to verify content integrity at ingestion. For message authentication with a secret key, use an HMAC instead via the HMAC Generator.
• Cross-language consistency: SHA3-384 behaves consistently across runtimes. Generate a reference digest here and validate it in code to ensure implementations match.

How to Use SHA3-384 Generator on Monkey Type

1. Open the tool: Go to the SHA3-384 generator on Monkey Type.
2. Enter input: Paste or type the text you want to hash. Keep whitespace and line breaks exactly as intended, since they change the result.
3. Select options (if available): Confirm the input encoding (UTF-8 is standard). Consistent encoding ensures identical hashes across systems.
4. Generate the hash: Click the button to produce the 384-bit digest.
5. Copy the result: You’ll get a 96-character hexadecimal string. Copy it for use in logs, manifests, or verification workflows.
6. Verify: Re-hash the same input anytime; the output will match exactly. For alternate output formats, you can convert the hex digest with the Base64 Encoder if needed.

Expected result: a 96-character lowercase hex digest that uniquely represents your input. For shorter or longer digests, try SHA3-256 or SHA3-512.

Key Features

• SHA-3 (Keccak) accuracy: Implements the FIPS 202 standard for SHA3-384 hashing.
• 384-bit output: Produces a 96-character hexadecimal digest with strong collision resistance.
• Deterministic results: Same input always yields the same hash; tiny changes produce drastically different outputs.
• Unicode-ready: Works with UTF-8 text, making it suitable for international content.
• Flexible hashing workflows: Combine with tools like the MD5 Generator for legacy systems or the SHA-256 Generator for compatibility.

Best Practices & Tips

• Keep encoding consistent: Hash the exact bytes you intend (UTF-8 recommended). Changing encoding or line endings will change the digest.
• Normalize input: Decide whether to trim whitespace or normalize newlines and apply the same rules everywhere. Consider a separate preprocessing step before hashing.
• Don’t hash passwords directly: Use a password hashing function like bcrypt or Argon2. Try the bcrypt Generator for credential storage.
• Use HMAC for authenticity: A plain hash proves integrity, not authenticity. For signatures with a secret key, use the HMAC Generator.
• Store hashes in lowercase hex: Lowercase hex is common and avoids case-related comparisons. Document your format choice for your team.
• Version your hashing policy: Record algorithm, encoding, and normalization rules so future systems can reproduce the same digest.

Common Use Cases

• Download verification: Publish a SHA3-384 checksum for installers or archives so users can confirm integrity after download.
• Database deduplication: Hash normalized records to find duplicates across tables or microservices.
• Content-addressable storage: Use hashes as content keys to prevent accidental overwrites and enable cache-first retrieval.
• Log chaining and audit trails: Link events by hashing previous entries to create tamper-evident logs.
• API ingestion checks: Validate payloads against expected digests before processing. For keyed verification, switch to HMAC.
• Format conversion: After hashing, convert the hex digest to Base64 using the Base64 Encoder when an API requires it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the output length of a SHA3-384 hash?

SHA3-384 outputs 384 bits, represented as a 96-character hexadecimal string. Each hex character encodes 4 bits, so 96 hex characters equals 48 bytes (384 bits).

Is SHA3-384 stronger than SHA-256?

For collision resistance, SHA3-384 offers a higher security margin than SHA-256 due to its larger output size and SHA‑3 design. However, algorithm choice should also consider ecosystem support. If compatibility is key, try the SHA-256 Generator on Monkey Type.

Can I reverse a SHA3-384 hash to get the original data?

No. Cryptographic hashes are one-way functions. Given a hash, recovering the original input is computationally infeasible. To verify data, hash the candidate input and compare digests.

Should I use SHA3-384 for passwords?

Do not hash passwords with a general-purpose hash. Use a dedicated password hashing function with salt and work factor, such as the bcrypt Generator on Monkey Type.

How do I authenticate messages with SHA3-384?

Use HMAC with SHA3-384 to combine integrity and authenticity. Generate keyed digests with the HMAC Generator and verify them on receipt.