Need to inspect bytes that a normal file browser does not show, or examine a disk at the sector level? WinHex provides hexadecimal editing alongside tools for data recovery, forensic examination, and binary file analysis.
Inspect disk sectors and filesystem entries
WinHex’s disk editor exposes storage contents as hexadecimal data, including sector-level information. A directory browser covers FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, giving a way to examine file and folder entries in those filesystems. The RAM editor and virtual-memory editing tools extend inspection to memory data.
For recovery and forensic work, search functions can locate byte patterns in data, including content that is deleted or hidden from ordinary directory views. Direct editing also lets experienced users change binary data in place, so edits to a disk or file should be made with care.
Interpret and edit binary structures
The data interpreter recognizes different data types, while templates provide a way to view and edit structured data. These features can clarify how fields are arranged within a file or other binary content, then allow targeted changes without treating the entire file as an undifferentiated byte stream.
WinHex also supports character interpretation using ANSI, ASCII, IBM ASCII, and EBCDIC. The available views make it possible to compare text representations with the underlying hexadecimal values.
Transform, compare, and verify files
For file-level work, WinHex can join, split, and merge files, as well as analyze and compare them. Conversion options include Binary, Hex ASCII, Intel Hex, and Motorola S formats.
Verification and data handling tools include CRC32 checksums, MD5 and SHA-1 digests, and 128-bit encryption. The program can also irreversibly delete confidential files.
Pros
- Edits files and storage media at the hexadecimal level
- Browses FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS directories
- Converts between Binary, Hex ASCII, Intel Hex, and Motorola S formats
- Calculates CRC32 checksums and MD5 or SHA-1 digests
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Can WinHex examine a disk one sector at a time?
Yes. Its disk editor provides access to storage data at the sector level.
Which filesystems can WinHex browse?
Its directory browser supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS.
Can WinHex compare or convert files?
Yes. It can compare files and convert among Binary, Hex ASCII, Intel Hex, and Motorola S formats.