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RIPEMD-256 Hash Generator

Calculate RIPEMD-256 hashes online. 256-bit extended RIPEMD with HMAC support. Supports multiple input encodings. Note: RIPEMD-256 is a widened version of RIPEMD-128, not a stronger version of RIPEMD-160.

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About RIPEMD-256 Hash Generator

RIPEMD-256 is a 256-bit hash function from the RIPEMD family, defined alongside RIPEMD-320. It extends RIPEMD-128 to a 256-bit output using a parallel pipeline construction, producing a 64-character hexadecimal string. Despite its 256-bit output, RIPEMD-256 does not provide more security than RIPEMD-128 — it is simply a wider output variant for applications requiring a 256-bit hash format from the RIPEMD family.

RIPEMD-256 vs SHA-256

SHA-256 is the better choice for any new application. SHA-256 has extensive hardware acceleration (SHA-NI instructions on modern x86 processors), is NIST-standardized, and has received vastly more cryptanalytic scrutiny. RIPEMD-256 should only be used when interoperating with systems that specifically require it.