Highlights
- Views raw files in parallel hexadecimal and ASCII columns.
- Searches files for specific byte patterns or text strings.
- Converts numerical values between different bases instantly.
About this application
GHex is a binary file editor designed for the Linux desktop environment. It allows users to load raw computer files and inspect their contents in both hexadecimal and ASCII representations side by side. The interface provides standard navigation tools to jump to specific offsets, search for particular byte sequences, and modify individual data values directly within the file structure.
Intended primarily for developers and system technicians, the application facilitates low-level data inspection and manual patching of compiled binaries or proprietary data formats. It includes a built-in converter to translate values between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal numeral systems, assisting with data interpretation during debugging tasks.
Where to get it
Linux
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From the publisher
Install from a terminal
flatpak install flathub org.gnome.GHex
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