hexedit ☆
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Description:
View and edit files in hexadecimal or ASCII
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hex-editor binary terminal file-editing developer-tools
Install: brew install hexedit
About:
Hexedit is a terminal-based utility that displays and allows editing of files in hexadecimal, ASCII, or decimal formats. It provides a user-friendly interface for navigating large files and modifying binary data without conversion. The tool is particularly useful for low-level data manipulation and analysis directly from the command line.
Key Features:
  • Dual-pane view showing both hex and ASCII representations simultaneously
  • In-place editing of hexadecimal values and ASCII characters
  • Search and navigation capabilities for large binary files
  • Minimal dependencies and lightweight operation
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing and modifying binary file formats
  • Patching compiled executables or firmware images
  • Recovering data from corrupted files
  • Inspecting raw network packets or disk sectors
Alternatives:
  • xxd – xxd provides hex dumping but lacks interactive editing capabilities
  • Bless – Bless is a graphical hex editor for Linux, requiring GUI environment
  • HxD – HxD is a Windows-only hex editor with similar functionality
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 12, 2025 1:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8793c994
Sep 13, 2024 4:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 26cf1621
Nov 20, 2022 12:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a8acb660
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