HxD Hex Editor for Windows
- By Mael Horz
- Free
- User Rating
Key Details of HxD Hex Editor
- Inspect and edit any file, main memory, or disk/disk image
- Last updated on 02/06/24
- There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
- The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal
Editors’ Review
HxD is a freeware hex editor, a tool that can open and edit computer code. In the right hands, it's a powerful utility that can inspect, compare, and verify files, disks, disk images, memory, and log files; patch errors, and repair disk structures.
HxD is known for its full range of features, which help users handle different data editing tasks effectively:
- Portable and Installable Editions: You can choose between a portable version and one that installs on your computer, depending on what you need.
- RAM and Disk Editor: You can edit the main memory and various storage devices like hard disks, floppy disks, and USB drives.
- Fast File Operations: It can open very large files quickly and allows safe and rapid editing.
- Detailed Search and Replace: It supports searching and replacing text, hex values, and numbers in multiple directions.
Here are some specific features:
- Data Analysis Tools: It includes simple tools for statistics and a way to graphically show data distribution.
- Various Export Options: You can export data in many formats, such as source code (Pascal, C, Java) and documents (HTML, TeX).
- File Management Functions: It offers a secure way to delete files and tools to split or join files.
HxD is designed to be fast and efficient. It has a clear interface that shows progress during big tasks and ensures smooth operation. The program supports unlimited undo levels, marks changed data, and has an update check feature.
Pros
- Really big data: HxD's current version handles large data sets. If it fits on a disk, HxD can open it -- fast search and replace functions, too.
- Standard options: HxD packs lots of useful extras, like a checksum generator, multiple charset support, RAM editor, ghost caret, file shredder, splitting and joining, unlimited undo, and a portable version.
- Export data: HxD exports data to source code (C, C#, Java, Pascal, and VB.NET) or to hex formats.
Cons
- Not for the inexperienced user: This isn't a flaw in the tool; it's just worth noting that this is geared toward advanced users.
Bottom Line
With an attractive, efficient interface and an extensive menu of powerful tools and extras, HxD delivers the goods. And if you need a feature that HxD doesn't have, the developer wants to know about it. Coders, system administrators, and advanced users will want HxD in their toolkits.
What’s new in version 2.5.0.0
- The change log can be found at https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/changelog.php#v_2.5.0.0
HxD Hex Editor for Windows
- By Mael Horz
- Free
- User Rating
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