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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