Description:
Hex editor for reverse engineers
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.38.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@werwolv |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
hex-editor
reverse-engineering
forensics
binary-analysis
developer-tools
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Install:
brew install --cask imhex
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About:
ImHex is a high-performance hex editor designed specifically for reverse engineers, programmers, and digital forensics analysts. It provides a powerful set of tools for analyzing binary data, including pattern matching, data visualization, and a custom C-like language for defining data structures. The editor focuses on performance and usability, handling large files efficiently while offering deep inspection capabilities.
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Key Features:
- Pattern matching with a C-like language to define and visualize data structures
- Advanced data analysis tools including disassemblers and entropy visualization
- Performance optimized for handling very large binary files
- Built-in file parser and data type library
- Cross-platform native interface
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Use Cases:
- Reverse engineering proprietary binary file formats
- Analyzing firmware or embedded system memory dumps
- Digital forensics and data carving
- Game modding and memory analysis
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Alternatives:
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010 Editor
– Commercial tool with similar features but requires a paid license
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Hex Fiend
– Mac-only hex editor focused on speed but lacks advanced reverse engineering features
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HxD
– Windows-only editor with a simpler feature set
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Version |
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| May 12, 2026 12:21pm |
1.38.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e52aa853 |
| Dec 21, 2025 7:04pm |
1.38.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
fc35b19d |
| Jul 9, 2024 6:53am |
1.35.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2d4e0739 |
| Jun 30, 2024 1:08pm |
1.35.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
256cea28 |
| Jun 29, 2024 2:14pm |
1.35.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
fa856c89 |
| Jan 9, 2024 9:31am |
1.32.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
dc41541a |
| Jun 24, 2023 5:47pm |
1.30.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0bb2b441 |
| Apr 5, 2023 1:02am |
1.28.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
666e4451 |
| Feb 18, 2023 3:19pm |
1.27.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ae2074d4 |
| Jan 5, 2023 11:18pm |
1.26.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f940ba87 |
| Jan 5, 2023 8:51pm |
1.26.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
59989435 |
| Jan 4, 2023 11:09pm |
1.26.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
c7b21451 |
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