hex-fiend ☆
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Description:
Hex editor focussing on speed
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.18.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hex-editor developer-tool binary macos forensics
Install: brew install --cask hex-fiend
About:
Hex Fiend is a high-performance hex editor for macOS designed for developers and power users. It excels at handling massive files efficiently, offering features like in-place editing, byte-level manipulation, and data inspection without compromising system responsiveness. Its intuitive interface provides a robust set of tools for binary analysis and modification.
Key Features:
  • Handles files up to exabytes without loading entirely into memory
  • In-place editing and bitwise operations
  • Extensive pattern matching and data inspection tools
  • Native macOS integration and dark mode support
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing and modifying large binary files or disk images
  • Forensic data analysis and recovery
  • Editing memory dumps or firmware files
Alternatives:
  • 010 Editor – Cross-platform with advanced scripting capabilities
  • HxD – Windows-only, lightweight hex editor
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 2.18.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 25757684
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 2.18.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d5db4b28
Nov 28, 2023 1:01pm 2.17.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 46e45472
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