HxD is a powerful and user-friendly hex editor designed for Windows operating systems. It's a freeware tool that allows users to view and edit files at the binary level. The program is particularly popular among developers, programmers, and system administrators.
Key features of HxD include:
The software is known for its simple and intuitive interface, making it accessible even for beginners. It's commonly used for analyzing file structures, debugging programs, recovering data, and performing low-level system operations. HxD also supports both little-endian and big-endian byte ordering, making it versatile for different computing environments.
Since its release, HxD has become one of the most reliable and widely-used hex editors in the software development community.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Name | HxD Hex Editor |
| Developer | Maël Hörz |
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Version | 2.5.0.0 |
| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Windows |
| File Size | ~3 MB |
| Key Features | |
| File Types | Can open files of any size |
| Editing Modes | Hex, Decimal, Binary, Text |
| Search Capabilities | - Hex and text search - Regular expression support - Search and replace function |
| Data Analysis | - Checksum calculation - Data comparison - Data interpretation |
| Data Display | - Split view (hex/text) - Customizable colors - Multiple encodings support |
| Advanced Features | |
| Disk Editor | - Raw disk editing - RAM editing - Disk cloning |
| Data Tools | - Data recovery - File shredding - Data wiping |
| Export Options | - Export as hex dump - Export as formatted text - Custom export formats |
| Interface Features | |
| UI Elements | - Tabbed interface - Status bar - Address column - Hex display - ASCII display |
| Customization | - Color schemes - Font settings - Layout options - Keyboard shortcuts |
| Technical Capabilities | |
| Maximum File Size | Limited only by available RAM |
| Supported Encodings | - ASCII - ANSI - UTF-8 - UTF-16 - Various code pages |
| Performance | - Fast loading of large files - Efficient memory usage - Quick search operations |
| Additional Tools | |
| Analysis Tools | - Statistics view - Data inspector - Pattern matching |
| File Operations | - Merge files - Split files - Insert/delete bytes |
| Use Cases | |
| Common Applications | - Software debugging - File analysis - Data recovery - Malware analysis - File format study |
| Target Users | - Programmers - System administrators - Digital forensics experts - Security researchers |
| System Requirements | |
| Minimum OS | Windows XP |
| RAM | 256 MB minimum |
| Processor | Any modern CPU |
| Disk Space | 10 MB free |
| Support & Documentation | |
| Help Resources | - Built-in help file - Online documentation - User forum |
| Updates | - Free updates - Regular maintenance |
| Community | Active user community |
