CRC Algorithm Identifier
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CRC Algorithm Identifier
Already know the CRC output for this data but not which algorithm produced it? Enter the known result below — every one of the 55 catalog algorithms is recalculated against the current input data and matched against it automatically.
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All 55 algorithms are checked against the current input data.
About the CRC Algorithm Identifier
Reverse engineering a protocol or file format often starts with data and a known checksum, not a documented algorithm name. The identifier recalculates the current input data against all 55 published CRC-8, CRC-16, and CRC-32 models in the catalog and automatically highlights every algorithm whose result matches the value you enter.
Enter the data in the calculator above, then enter the CRC result you already have in hex, decimal, octal, or binary. If more than one algorithm matches, all of them are listed — different published models can share width, polynomial, and result for a given input. If nothing matches, double-check the input data encoding and the value before assuming a custom (non-catalog) algorithm is in use.
Supported CRC parameters
Custom CRC calculations can be configured using width, polynomial, initial value, input reflection, output reflection, and final XOR value. These parameters allow the calculator to reproduce many standard and proprietary CRC implementations used in embedded systems, serial communication, industrial protocols, file formats, and network applications.
- Width
- Defines the CRC register size, such as 8, 16, or 32 bits.
- Polynomial
- Specifies the generator polynomial used by the CRC algorithm.
- Initial value
- Sets the value loaded into the CRC register before processing data.
- RefIn and RefOut
- Control whether input bytes and the final CRC result are reflected.
- Final XOR value
- Applies a final XOR operation to the CRC register before displaying the checksum.
CRC-8, CRC-16, and CRC-32
CRC-8 produces an 8-bit checksum and is commonly used in compact embedded and sensor protocols. CRC-16 produces a 16-bit checksum and is widely used by protocols such as Modbus, XMODEM, and CCITT-based communication systems. CRC-32 produces a 32-bit checksum and provides stronger error detection for larger files, archives, Ethernet frames, and storage formats.
CRC lookup table and source code generator
A CRC lookup table replaces repeated bit-by-bit polynomial operations with precomputed values. This can significantly improve checksum performance in firmware, embedded software, and high-throughput applications. The generated table and function code can be copied directly into C, Python, or JavaScript projects and adapted as needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CRC checksum?
A cyclic redundancy check, or CRC, is an error-detection method used to identify accidental changes in transmitted or stored data. The sender calculates a CRC value, and the receiver calculates it again to verify that the data has not been corrupted.
Which CRC algorithm should I use?
Use the algorithm required by your protocol or file format. For example, Modbus commonly uses CRC-16/MODBUS, while other systems may require CCITT-FALSE, XMODEM, KERMIT, CRC-32, or a custom parameter set.
Why do CRC calculators sometimes return different results?
CRC results depend on more than the polynomial. Width, initial value, input reflection, output reflection, final XOR value, input encoding, and byte order must all match. A difference in any one of these settings can produce a different checksum.
Can I calculate the CRC of a binary file?
Yes. Select the file input option and choose a binary file. The calculator reads the file as bytes and computes the selected CRC directly in your browser.
Are uploaded files sent to a server?
No. CRC calculations and file processing are performed locally in the browser. Your files and input data are not uploaded to the website server.
What is the standard CRC check value for 123456789?
The ASCII string 123456789 is commonly used as a standard CRC test input. The expected result depends on the selected algorithm. For example, CRC-32/ISO-HDLC produces 0xCBF43926, while CRC-16/MODBUS produces 0x4B37.