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Password Hash Tool

Generate and verify PBKDF2-SHA256 password hashes with configurable cost factor. 100% client-side via Web Crypto API.

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~4,096 iterations. Default. Good balance for most applications.

About PBKDF2-SHA256

PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) is a NIST-recommended password hashing algorithm. It applies HMAC-SHA256 iteratively to make brute-force attacks computationally expensive.

Higher cost factors increase the number of iterations exponentially (2^rounds), making each hash attempt slower for attackers.

All computation happens in your browser via the Web Crypto API. No data is transmitted.