XVI32

XVI32 is a well-known freeware hex editor for Windows developed by Christian Maas. Usually, hex editors can be complicated to get the hang of and have a steep learning curve. XVI32 is not as complicated as other editors since menus assist the process. While it does take a little getting used to, you will figure out the basics quickly. XVI32 can handle huge files and has automated features such as a script interpreter, which saves a lot of time.

Features:

• Can work with files up to 2GB
• No Installation Required
• Easy Overwriting
• Free to use

XVI32 has a built-in text to hex converter and a script interpreter that save time on repetitive editing tasks.

XVI32 is one of the most popular free hex editors. It was included in books like "The Hackers Guide", and it has been referenced in a Microsoft support article. The program shows text and hexadecimal views with two synchronized cursors, a data inspector for decoded numbers, and search and replace for text or hex strings with wildcard support. Its XVIscript interpreter automates repetitive edits, and nearly all long operations show their progress and can be aborted. The program supports files up to 2 gigabytes, provided that enough virtual memory is available. To give you a quick comparison, many simple editors struggle to open a text file of 60 megabytes.

XVI32 is entirely free to use; the author only asks for an optional donation. Other tools include named bookmarks, bit manipulation, decoding and encoding of integers and floats, CRC calculation, a data shredder and printing with preview. This is an editor for those who need to inspect or patch binary files and game data. Casual computer users will rarely need a hex editor. XVI32 has not been updated since 2012, but it remains a lightweight portable tool that runs from a USB stick and does not write to the registry.