Free Hex Editor Neo

6.31.00.5980

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

20 Jul 2018


Publisher:

HHD Software

Website:

http://hhdsoftware.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 13.9 MB


Downloads: 6765


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 17 Feb 2012

Right off the bat let me say that hex editors are not meant to be used by novice or inexperienced computer users. These are powerful tools that allow you to view and edit the raw contents of a file; you can manipulate the fundamental binary data that makes up computer files, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could end up doing a lot of damage. But I digress. So as I was saying, hex editors are powerful tools that should not be used by novices. And out of all the hex editors out there, you will be hard pressed to find one that matches Hex Editor Neo’s ease of use and wide range of features.

You need to know that developer HHD Software has several editions of this application to offer. There’s the basic, but still powerful, Free Hex Editor Neo that won’t cost you a thing. Then there are three other editions: Standard, Professional, and Ultimate. The Ultimate edition is the top of the range; it has the largest number of features.

The Free Hex Editor Neo installation file is of 12.4MB. A setup wizard will guide you through the installation process during which you will be asked to choose the components you want to install (select if you want a desktop shortcut, quick launch shortcut, Explorer integration, workspace layout, editor color schemes, sample structure definitions, patch API) and to choose if you want to install the application for all users, only for you, or if you want to install Free Hex Editor Neo in portable mode.

The first time you run the application you will be informed that it is configured to run in Free mode. You can use the wide set of features included in the Free Edition, you may also start evaluating features that are part of Standard, Professional, and Ultimate Edition. These paid editions are available for a 14-day evaluation. Getting back to Free Hex Editor Neo, you can use the application to open files of any size and you have access to basic file editing capabilities: search for data, search and replace data, unlimited undo and redo, patch creation, view file attributes and edit them, regular expressions. To enhance your Free Hex Editor Neo experience, the application offers some customization options: customizable color schemes, customizable user interface, different view types.

The other three editions of Hex Editor Neo have a lot more to offer. You can access a chart that details the differences between them all by visiting the developer’s site or from Free Hex Editor Neo’s interface by clicking on Tools -> Upgrade -> Compare editions.

Free Hex Editor Neo is an award winning, easy to use, and properly good hex editor. If you’re looking for a hex editor and you don’t want to spend any money on it, you are very well advised to get this application.

Pros

You are asked which components you want to install and you are asked if you want to install Free Hex Editor Neo in portable mode. The interface is user friendly. With Free Hex Editor Neo you can open files of any size and you have access to basic editing capabilities. This application is free. You can upgrade to the paid editions of Hex Editor Neo and try them out for free for a 14-day evaluation period.

Cons

You’re missing out on many features by using the Free edition.

Free Hex Editor Neo
6.31.00.5980

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Free Hex Editor Neo has been reviewed by George Norman on 17 Feb 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Free Hex Editor Neo 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent

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