ghex
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Description:
GNOME hex editor
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 48.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 4, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hex-editor gnome binary utility gtk
Install: brew install ghex
About:
GHex is a graphical hex editor designed for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows users to view and edit the raw binary data of files, making it essential for low-level programming and data recovery. The tool supports viewing data in hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and ASCII formats simultaneously.
Key Features:
  • Dual-pane hex and ASCII view
  • Supports large files
  • Search and replace functionality
  • GNOME integration (GTK4)
Use Cases:
  • Inspecting binary file headers
  • Modifying compiled executables
  • Analyzing raw disk images
Alternatives:
  • Bless – A feature-rich hex editor for the GTK+ environment.
  • HexEdit – A high-performance hex editor for Linux and Windows.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 26, 2025 8:54pm 48.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 2237a356
Nov 4, 2025 5:08pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1e956f07
Sep 15, 2025 6:08am 0 VERSION_BUMP 542d6000
Nov 15, 2024 12:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP c1fd0322
Sep 14, 2024 5:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1676d7c5