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HextEdit 1.0.8

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HextEdit is a fast, native hex editor for macOS from developer Finn Voorhees, built for viewing and editing the raw bytes of any file. It features a multi-format byte inspector, fast incremental background search for large files, full undo/redo, and byte-level editing tools suited for patching files and reverse engineering.

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HextEdit 1.0.8 Overview

HextEdit is a native macOS hex editor developed by independent developer Finn Voorhees, built for anyone who needs to inspect or edit the raw bytes of a file — whether that's patching an executable, reverse engineering a binary format, or examining data at a low level. Rather than wrapping a cross-platform toolkit in a Mac shell, HextEdit is written in Swift and designed specifically to feel at home on macOS, from its full-height sidebar down to how it resizes for different use cases. What distinguishes HextEdit from more generic hex viewers is its byte inspector, which lets users interpret selected bytes simultaneously as little- or big-endian signed or unsigned integers, floats, or doubles, while also displaying values in binary, decimal, or hexadecimal form. Combined with fast incremental background search — which lets users keep working while a search runs against very large files — HextEdit is built to stay responsive even on sizeable binaries, rather than freezing the interface during heavy operations. HextEdit 1.0.8, released July 23, 2026, is a maintenance update focused on improving overall performance and reliability. The app requires macOS 12 or later and runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It has built a strong reputation in its developer-tools niche, holding a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 111 ratings on the developer's official listing, with users specifically praising its simplicity and responsiveness.

Key Features

Byte Inspector Selected bytes can be interpreted simultaneously as little- or big-endian signed or unsigned integers, floats, or doubles, with values shown in binary, decimal, or hexadecimal formats. Fast Incremental Find HextEdit searches for strings, integers, and byte patterns using incremental background search, allowing users to keep working while very large files are searched. Native Performance on Apple Silicon and Intel Built using Swift with an efficient underlying data structure, HextEdit runs natively on both architectures for fast editing of files regardless of size. Insert, Delete, Copy, and Paste at the Byte Level Users can insert, delete, copy, or paste raw bytes or strings directly within a file, supporting precise low-level editing. Full Undo/Redo Support Every editing action can be undone or redone, giving users confidence to experiment with byte-level changes without risking permanent mistakes. Radix-Flexible Byte Editing Bytes can be edited directly as integers, floats, or doubles in any radix, supporting a range of technical editing workflows. Jump to Offset Users can jump directly to a specific byte offset within a file, speeding up navigation in large binaries. Zero Selected Bytes A dedicated action lets users quickly zero out a selected range of bytes, useful for clearing or resetting specific data regions.

Programs Details

Release Date2026-07-23
File Size5.9 MB
Version1.0.8
DeveloperFinn Voorhees
PublisherFinn Voorhees
LanguagesEnglish

System Requirements

Minimum
OSmacOS
ProcessorApple Silicon
RAM8 GB
GPUIntegrated
Recommended
OSmacOS
ProcessorApple Silicon
RAM16 GB
GPUIntegrated

How to Use HextEdit 1.0.8

Launch the app; it will prompt you to open a file via the file dialog. Select the binary file you want to inspect or edit and open it in HextEdit's hex view. Select a range of bytes to see them interpreted live in the byte inspector, as integers, floats, or doubles in your chosen radix. Use incremental find to search for strings, integers, or byte patterns, even in very large files, without blocking your work. Use jump to offset to navigate directly to a specific location within the file. Insert, delete, copy, or paste bytes or strings as needed, using undo/redo if you need to reverse a change. Use the zero selected bytes action if you need to quickly clear a specific data range. Save your changes; use the file version history feature if you need to review or revert to an earlier state of the file.

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