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Format

MD5 File

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Summary

Name
MD5 File
Identifiers
PUID: fmt/993
Format type
Text (Structured)
Description
The MD5 algorithm is a hash function producing a 128-bit hash value, it is described in RFC 1321. Although MD5 was initially designed to be used as a cryptographic hash function, it has been found to suffer from extensive vulnerabilities. It can still be used as a checksum to verify data integrity against unintentional corruption. The MD5 file is a text document which contains single or multiple MD5 values.
File extensions
md5
Source
Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives

Changelog

  • Added in V89

    Release date
    8 March 2017

    MD5 File: Extension only entry added.