How to View the MD5 Value of a Text File

To view the MD5 hash of a text file, follow these steps based on your operating system:

1. Using Command-Line Tools

Linux/macOS:
Open a terminal.
Run the command: md5sum filename.txt
The output will display the MD5 hash and the filename.
Windows:
Open Command Prompt.
Navigate to the file’s directory using cd.
Run the command: certutil –hashfile filename.txt MD5

2. Using Online Tools

Visit a website like md5online.com.
Upload your text file and click “Calculate Hash.”

3. Writing a Python Script

import hashlib

def compute_md5(file_path):
    with open(file_path, ‘rb’) as f:
        file_content = f.read()
    return hashlib.md5(file_content).hexdigest()

print(compute_md5(‘filename.txt’))

import hashlib

def compute_md5(file_path):

with open(file_path, ‘rb’) as f:

file_content = f.read()

return hashlib.md5(file_content).hexdigest()

print(compute_md5(‘filename.txt’))

Each method provides the MD5 hash efficiently, ensuring the integrity of your text file.