Fast & Flexible File Hashing
Calculate checksums by dragging files or folders into the app and exclude directories if needed
Supports Multiple Algorithms
Compute MD5, SHA‑1, SHA‑256, SHA-512, and more for robust file integrity checks
Process Many Files
Calculate checksums for hundreds or even thousands of files at a time; also supports nested folders
Export Your Results
Generate detailed checksum lists and Malware analysis in CSV format for further analysis
File Fingerprints in Action
Calculate a variety of checksums
Choose from the most popular file checksum algorithms and even choose which directories to exclude from processing
Process large numbers of files
Process a single file at-a-time or hundreds
Scan for potentially malicious files
Optionally scan for Malware using a database of over 1 million Malware hashes
How File Fingerprints Compares
| Feature / Advantage | File Fingerprints | Hashes / Generic GUI Hashers | Terminal Tools (shasum / md5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch & Folder Processing | Drag-and-drop hundreds or thousands of files & nested directories | Usually restricted to single files or flat lists | Requires custom shell scripts or find commands |
| Malware Hash Scanning | Built-in database of over 1M+ malware signatures | Pure checksum generation only | Manual VirusTotal or API integration required |
| Directory Exclusions | Skip specific directories (e.g., system folders) to save time | Rare / Not supported | Requires complex CLI exclude flags |
| Performance & Threading | Multi-threaded core distribution without overloading system | Single-threaded / UI freezes on large loads | Fast native CLI (Single process by default) |
| Export & Reporting | Detailed CSV exports for checksum lists & malware findings | Basic copy-to-clipboard or plain text | Stdout output redirection |
| Pricing & Business Model | Free Donation-supported | Freemium / Paid App Store apps | Free (Built into macOS) |