010 Editor
Commercial hex and text editor that parses binary files with scriptable Binary Templates.
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About 010 Editor
010 Editor from SweetScape is a desktop hex editor that doubles as a capable text editor. Its signature feature is Binary Templates: small C-like scripts that parse a file into a tree of named fields, so instead of staring at raw bytes you see the header, chunks and records of a ZIP, BMP or WAV and edit them directly. A shared online repository holds templates for hundreds of formats. Around that it adds scripting with a large function library, a binary compare tool, checksums and hashes, a disassembler for several CPU architectures, and editors for drives, partitions and process memory. That makes it a common pick for reverse engineering, digital forensics, data recovery and game modding. The text side handles very large files, column selection and syntax highlighting. It is paid software with separate home/academic and commercial licences after a free trial, and it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Best for: Reverse engineers, forensic analysts and modders who need to decode binary file formats.
Pros and cons
What works
- Binary Templates turn raw bytes into labelled, editable structures
- Large shared library of templates and scripts
- Drive, partition and process-memory editing built in
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Why people leave
- Paid licence after the trial, while ImHex and Hex Fiend are free
- Commercial licence costs much more than the home licence
- Template scripting takes time to learn for casual users
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Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.
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010 Editor: common questions
Is 010 Editor free?
No, 010 Editor is a paid product. Starting price: US$59.95 (home/academic) (checked on 010 Editor's own site).
Is 010 Editor open source?
No, 010 Editor is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Hex Fiend.
What platforms does 010 Editor run on?
010 Editor is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to 010 Editor?
The highest-ranked 010 Editor alternatives right now are Hex Fiend. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.