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Free hex editor for raw disk blocks, partitions and disk images on Mac, Windows and Linux.

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About iBored

iBored is a free hex editor made for looking at disks rather than ordinary files. It reads and writes raw disk blocks in any block size, understands partition maps and file systems such as HFS, UDF and ISO 9660 through a template system, and can edit MBR and GPT partition tables. It is useful for data recovery: it copies a partially damaged disk to an image, zero-filling unreadable blocks, and keeps a journal of changed blocks so edits can be undone. It can even inspect another computer's disks over a network. Files and disk images can be dropped in too, but its author points people who mainly analyse files towards other tools. iBored is a one-person project by Thomas Tempelmann, with very little documentation and a warning that careless writes can wreck a disk, so it suits people who already know low-level disk work. Builds exist for macOS, Windows and Linux, though some features are Mac-only.

Best for: Experienced users doing data recovery or inspecting partitions and file systems at block level.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Edits raw disk blocks and MBR/GPT partition tables
  • Templates for HFS, UDF, ISO 9660 and other structures
  • Undo journal for changed blocks and safe imaging of damaged disks
  • Free on Mac, Windows and Linux

Why people leave

  • Almost no documentation
  • Some operations only work on macOS
  • Not designed for everyday file editing

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iBored: common questions

Is iBored free?

Yes, iBored is free to use.

Is iBored open source?

No, iBored is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Hex Fiend.

What platforms does iBored run on?

iBored is available for macOS, Windows and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to iBored?

The highest-ranked iBored alternatives right now are Hex Fiend and 010 Editor. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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