Format
SHA256 File
Summary
- Name
- SHA256 File
- Identifiers
- PUID: fmt/991
- Format type
- Text (Structured)
- Description
- SHA256 is part of the family of SHA-2 (Secure Hash Algorithm 2) hash functions which are designed by the United States National Security Agency. SHA256 prodcues a 256-but (32-byte) hash value. It can be used as a checksum to verify data integrity. The SHA256 file is a text document which contains single or multiple SHA1 values.
- File extensions
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sha256 - Source
- Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Changelog
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Added in V89
- Release date
- 8 March 2017
SHA256 File: Extension only entry added.