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Calculate Image Hash

Calculate a deterministic SHA-256 checksum for an image file.

POST /api/free/image-hash

Use Calculate Image Hash online

Upload, configure, preview and download without an API key.

No sign-in or API key

1. Upload and settings

Use this tool online without an API key. Files are sent only when you run the request.

Image file *
Complete the required fields to run the tool.POST /api/free-online/image-hash

2. Preview and download

Your result will appear here

Preview, size changes and download controls are shown here

Paid batch option

When the same operation must run across several files, open the matching paid batch page.

Calculate SHA-256 Checksums for Uploaded Files

Integrate with the API

Only programmatic calls require an API key. Parameters, responses and errors are documented below.

API endpoint
POST /api/free/image-hash

Online use is keyless. Programmatic calls to this endpoint require an APIAny key.

How it works
  • SHA-256 identifies files with identical bytes.
  • The uploaded image is not retained after the response.

Response

A successful request returns a json response with the Content-Type described by this page.

Common errors

400
A file or parameter is missing, invalid or outside the documented limit.
401
The API key is missing, invalid or disabled for programmatic API calls.
429
The online or authenticated shared rate limit has been reached.

Parameters and limits

ParameterRequirementDefaultAccepted values
imageImage fileRequiredfile

API example

Use this authenticated example in code. The online Playground above intentionally does not request or expose your key.

curl -X POST "https://apiany.ai/api/free/image-hash" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -F "image=@input.png"

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an API key for Calculate Image Hash?

No key is required in the online Playground. Programmatic requests use Authorization: Bearer or X-API-Key.

What are the limits for Calculate Image Hash?

Online use is limited to 3 requests per minute and 30 per day. Authenticated free accounts receive 5 RPM and paid accounts receive 500 RPM across free APIs.

Which inputs does Calculate Image Hash accept?

Use the required and optional fields in the parameter table. Unsupported formats and out-of-range values are rejected.

What does Calculate Image Hash return?

Successful requests return a json response. Errors use the HTTP status codes listed above.

Source: APIAny free API catalog and live route behavior. Content reviewed 2026-07-17.