MD5 Checksum File
General Information
| Title | MD5 File Extension |
| Extension | .md5 |
| Full Form | MD5 Checksum File |
| File Type | Checksum File |
| Developer | RSA Data Security |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data integrity |
| Additional Functions | Verify files |
| Features | Checksum, Non-cryptographic |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Fixed size |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| File Verification | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Disk Imaging | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Collision vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Use SHA-2, SHA-3 |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1991 |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sha1, .sha256, .crc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 WinMD5Free |
Free | Windows |
| md5sum |
Free | Linux |
| Get-FileHash |
Built-in | Windows (PowerShell) |