The SubtleCrypto interface represents a set of cryptographic primitives. It is available via the Crypto.subtle properties available in a window context (via Window.crypto).
Per the spec: "Developers making use of the SubtleCrypto interface are expected to be aware of the security concerns associated with both the design and implementation of the various algorithms provided. The raw algorithms are provided in order to allow developers maximum flexibility in implementing a variety of protocols and applications, each of which may represent the composition and security parameters in a unique manner that necessitate the use of the raw algorithms."
Properties
This interface neither inherits, nor implements, any property.
Methods
This interface doesn't inherit any method.
SubtleCrypto.encrypt()- Returns a
Promiseof the encrypted data corresponding to the clear text, algorithm and key given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.decrypt()- Returns a
Promiseof the clear data corresponding to the encrypted text, algorithm and key given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.sign()- Returns a
Promiseof the signature corresponding to the text, algorithm and key given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.verify()- Returns a
Promiseof aBooleanvalue indicating if the signature given as parameter matches the text, algorithm and key also given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.digest()- Returns a
Promiseof a digest generated from the algorithm and text given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.generateKey()- Returns a
Promiseof a newly generatedCryptoKey, for symmetrical algorithms, or aCryptoKeyPair, containing two newly generated keys, for asymmetrical algorithm, that matches the algorithm, the usages and the extractability given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.deriveKey()- Returns a
Promiseof a newly generatedCryptoKeyderived from a master key and a specific algorithm given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.deriveBits()- Returns a
Promiseof a newly generated buffer of pseudo-random bits derived from a master key and a specific algorithm given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.importKey()- Returns a
Promiseof aCryptoKeycorresponding to the format, the algorithm, the raw key data, the usages and the extractability given as parameters. SubtleCrypto.exportKey()- Returns a
Promiseof a buffer containing the key in the format requested. SubtleCrypto.wrapKey()- Returns a
Promiseof a wrapped symmetric key for usage (transfer, storage) in insecure environments. The wrapped buffer returned is in the format given in parameters, and contains the key wrapped by the given wrapping key with the given algorithm. SubtleCrypto.unwrapKey()- Returns a
Promiseof aCryptoKeycorresponding to the wrapped key given in parameter.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Cryptography API The definition of 'SubtleCrypto' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 37 | 20 or earlier (12) | 34 (34) | 11msCrypto | 24 |
| Feature | Android | Edge | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53 | 37 | (Yes) | 34.0 (34) | 11 msCrypto.subtle |
37 |
webkitCrypto.subtle |
See also
CryptoandCrypto.subtle.