HextEdit is a hexadecimal (HEX) code editor that is both lightweight and powerful. Whether editing executable files, examining data structures, or resolving low-level issues, the program provides an easy-to-use interface, excellent performance, and all the tools required for working with binary data.
For system administrators, low-level software developers, information security experts, and anyone working with binary data on macOS.
Core Features:
- Raw Binary Viewing: Show data in several formats at once, most frequently ASCII, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal. Data editing includes the ability to cut, copy, paste, insert, and remove byte sequences, frequently with limitless undo/redo options.
- Data Inspector: Convert unprocessed bytes into identifiable data types like texts, floats, and integers.
- Searching and Replacing: Find certain byte sequences, string patterns, or hex values in large files.
- File Comparison: Show how two distinct binary files differ and are comparable.
- Structure and Pattern Colouring: Use adjustable colour schemes to draw attention to certain bytes or structural headers.
- Disc and Memory Editing: Examine or change active RAM, logical partitions, and physical discs.