pixd ☆

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Description:
Visual binary data using a colour palette

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: binary visualization image-generation cli hex

Install: brew install pixd

About:
Pixd is a command-line utility that renders binary data as a visual image using a customizable color palette. It translates raw byte values into pixel colors, allowing users to visually inspect the structure and entropy of files. This provides a unique way to identify patterns, compression effectiveness, or hidden data within binaries.

Key Features:

Renders binary data to a PNG image
Customizable color palette mapping
Command-line interface for scripting
Visualizes file entropy and structure

Use Cases:

Analyzing the entropy of encrypted or compressed files
Visualizing raw binary dumps for embedded systems
Creating unique digital art from data sources

Alternatives:

xxd – xxd provides a hex dump, whereas pixd provides a visual 2D representation of data.
binwalk – Binwalk analyzes and extracts file structures, while pixd focuses purely on visualizing the raw byte stream.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 11:02am		0	VERSION_BUMP	32856a53