WinHex

18.4 Hex editor for Windows

HEX and disk editor that allows you to view and edit binary files, partitions and disks on your PC.

WinHex is a shareware HEX editor app and developer tool, developed by X-Ways Software Technology AG for Windows.

The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.

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Hex Editor, Disk Editor, and RAM Editor with a lot of features

WinHex is a universal hexadecimal editor, particularly helpful in the realm of computer forensics, data recovery, low-level data processing, and IT security. An advanced tool for everyday and emergency use: you can inspect and edit all kinds of files, recover deleted files or lost data from hard drives with corrupt file systems or from digital camera cards.

WinHex includes a disk editor, RAM editor, data interpreter and can analyze and compare files. WinHex also includes an API interface for programmers.

Features of WinHex

  • Data carving: Recover deleted files and partitions.
  • Data conversion: Convert data between many different formats.
  • Data recovery: Recovers damaged files, partitions and disks.
  • Data wiping: Securely wipe data from disks and partitions.
  • Directory browser: Easily browse and search large file systems.
  • Disk imaging: Create a sector-level copy of any storage device.
  • File comparison: Identify differences between two files.
  • File splitting: Split large files into smaller chunks.
  • File synchronization: Synchronize files between two locations.
  • File verification: Checksums and hashes for verifying file integrity.
  • Forensics: Designed for IT security specialists, law enforcement and forensic investigators.
  • Hex address calculator: Calculates absolute and relative offsets.
  • Hex editor: Powerful hexadecimal editor with many features.
  • RAM editor: Directly access and modify RAM contents.
  • Scripting: Automate data processing tasks.

Compatibility and License

This download is licensed as shareware for the Windows operating system from programming software and can be used as a free trial until the trial period ends (after an unspecified number of days). The WinHex 18.4 demo is available to all software users as a free download with potential restrictions and is not necessarily the full version of this software.

What version of Windows can WinHex run on?

WinHex can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.


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WinHex has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested WinHex 18.4 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.