TIGER Hash Calculator: Core Features and Principles

When you need to generate a fixed-length, irreversible "digital fingerprint" for a piece of data to ensure its integrity, the TIGER Hash Calculator can get the job done quickly. It is an online tool based on the TIGER algorithm that processes input data of any length (such as text, Hex, Base64, etc.) through a specific hash function to output a fixed-length (128-bit, 160-bit, or 192-bit) hexadecimal string. This process is known as hashing. The output hash value serves as a unique identifier for the data and is commonly used for file verification, data comparison, or cryptographic security applications.

Why Choose Our TIGER Hash Calculator?

Supports the Complete TIGER Algorithm Family: Covers the three mainstream output lengths of TIGER-128, TIGER-160, and TIGER-192 to meet the hash length requirements of different scenarios.
Flexible Input and Output Control: Supports four input types: plain text, Hex, Base64, and Bytes. It also allows users to select the letter case of the hash result, as well as 3-pass or 4-pass calculation strength.
Enhanced Security Options: Provides an optional salting feature and allows you to set the salt as a prefix or suffix to the data, effectively resisting rainbow table attacks and improving hash security.

How to Use the Tool

Paste or type your data into the input box.
Select the desired TIGER hash version (e.g., TIGER-192) from the "Algorithm" dropdown menu.
Choose the corresponding "Input Type" (e.g., Plain Text or Hex) based on the actual format of your input data.
Set the output case, number of passes, and character encoding as needed.
If salting is required, enter a string in the "Salt" box and select its position.
Click the "Calculate" button to get the hash result in Hex, Base64, and other formats below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can TIGER hash results be used to verify files?
Yes. By calculating the TIGER hash value of a file's contents and comparing it with the officially provided hash value, you can prove the file has not been tampered with if they match. The typical input is the file's binary data, and the output is a fixed-length string of hexadecimal characters.

Q: Which is more secure, TIGER or SHA-256?
For new security applications, SHA-256 is recommended. The TIGER algorithm was designed in the 1990s. While it is optimized for 64-bit systems, algorithms like SHA-256 are currently the more mainstream and battle-tested cryptographic hashing standards.

Important Notes

Please ensure that the selected "Input Type" strictly matches the actual data format. For example, Hex input must be a valid hexadecimal string. When using "Plain Text" input, selecting the correct "Character Encoding" (such as UTF-8) is crucial, as different encodings will produce completely different hash values. This tool performs calculations locally in your browser, and your data is never uploaded to a server. However, please note that the TIGER algorithm is no longer recommended for scenarios with extremely high security requirements, such as password storage.

Technical Notes & Tips

In data integrity verification scenarios, TIGER-192 provides a lower collision probability due to its longer output (192 bits, or 48 hexadecimal characters). A typical example: calculating the TIGER-192 hash (3 passes, UTF-8 encoding) for the string "HelloWorld" usually yields a standard hash value (lowercase) starting with "aeb". When processing batch data or making script calls, although this tool is an online page, you can understand its parameter logic (algorithm, input type, salt, number of passes) to build analogous local scripts for automated hash generation and verification workflows.