imhex ☆
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Description:
Hex editor for reverse engineers
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.38.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @werwolv  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hex-editor reverse-engineering forensics binary-analysis developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask imhex
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • 010 Editor – Commercial tool with similar features but requires a paid license
  • Hex Fiend – Mac-only hex editor focused on speed but lacks advanced reverse engineering features
  • HxD – Windows-only editor with a simpler feature set
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
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
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