HEX File Extension

File Type

Hexadecimal Source Format

Developer

N/A

Category

Misc Files

MIME

mime-type/not-avalible

Updated

10/24/2021

Information about the HEX file extension

Files with the HEX extension are characteristic of 3 operating systems and they are: Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The HEX extension was originally developed for the gedit application. This is a program taken by The GNOME Project. The FlexHex, Hex Editor, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor programs are also compatible with HEX files and can be used to open them.

The data in the HEX files are saved in the manner characteristic for Misc Files. The HEX file extension can also be found in 6033 in other file types and may not be supported by gedit or similar programs. Hexadecimal Source Format is a file whose format was originally developed for the gedit application by N/A. This particular Hexadecimal Source Format file was most likely generated by the gedit program. HEX detailed description

Our tools for working with the HEX file

HEX File Extension

What is a(n) HEX file??

Hexadecimal Source File is a file type that stores information in hexadecimal format. It is commonly used to store hexadecimal values and data sets.

HEX files are similar to binary files, but the only difference is the base-16 numbering system for each byte of memory.

A HEX file follows a very similar format to a binary file, but the only difference is base-16 numbering system for each byte of memory. The first 32 bits in a HEX file represent the address and size of the start of memory. The following 64 bits contain all other information about what's stored in memory at that location and how many bytes there are and what their value should be when they're read from one end to another.

HEX File Tools

What tools are available?

Here are the most important online tools related to HEX. With their help you will be able to perform many operations on HEX files. You can easily convert the file, preview its contents, or open and edit any HEX file.

HEX File Opener

HEX opener is one of the most used tools. Here's how to easily open your HEX file. Opening the HEX file allows you not only to view its contents, but also to perform various processes and changes to the file.

HEX File Viewer

To view the contents of the HEX file use the HEX Viewer tool instead of installing special software. Go to the subpage, select your HEX file you want to view and our tool will show you what the file contains

HEX File Converter

You can always try to convert the HEX file if you have problems with any operations. The HEX file converted to the new format may have more options for editing or processing the data contained in it.

HEX File Editor

If you want to edit the content of HEX file, please use HEX editor. Sometimes you need to be able to fully edit the contents of the HEX file, in which case you may need to install dedicated software. On the editor page you will find all the information you need to edit the HEX file.


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