MlkFileHasher

Hashing utilities can be very helpful for verifying the integrity of a downloaded file or making sure it has not been modified in some way before ending up on your PC. Many algorithms can be used for this purpose, and a program that lets you calculate these hashes can prove very useful.

MlkFileHasher is a lightweight, open-source utility that supports multiple hash functions and can display the generated checksums in Hex or Base64. It sports an outdated UI, but it is very easy to use.

A file hasher doesn’t need to be too complex, and the fact that this program is fully portable makes it very easy to deploy. You can launch it from any location, even portable storage devices, and it will not leave anything behind in your PC.

If you need a hashing utility that keeps things simple and gets the job done with no unnecessary fuss, MlkFileHasher may be just the tool for the job.

As you will notice when launching the application for the first time, it features a very simple user interface that does look somewhat outdated. Files can be loaded by either browsing to their location or dropping them in the main window directly.

After selecting a file, the utility will calculate its hash using the CRC-32, MD5, SHA1, SHA-256 and SHA-512 functions. The time required to complete these calculations will also be displayed.

MlkFileHasher can show the generated hashes in Hex or Base64 and you can just select them from the fields in order to copy them to the clipboard.

On the whole, this isn’t the most powerful tool of its kind, but it can still prove very helpful. It doesn’t allow you to compare hashes, and it features an outdated UI, but what it offers should be enough for many users.