A versatile software that includes hex editor, disk editor, and RAM editor, with applications in computer forensics, IT security, and data recovery. Capable of analyzing and manipulating data structures in various file formats.

This powerful hex editor grants access to data that other programs might hide from a user. The software's features are nothing short of exceptional. It has a disk editor that supports hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROM & DVD, ZIP, Smart Media, Compact Flash memory cards, and more. Users can work with various file systems, such as FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and CDFS.
With its RAM editor, WinHex provides an easier way to access other processes' virtual memory. It interprets 20 different data types and enables users to edit data structures using templates, such as repairing the partition table/boot sector. The software further allows users to manipulate files by concatenating and splitting them, unifying and dividing odd and even bytes/words.
WinHex also offers an excellent search and replace function that is particularly flexible. Users can clone disks, create drive images and backups, and use the software's programming interface (API) and scripting (professional & specialist licenses only). Additionally, the software uses 128-bit encryption, checksums, CRC32, hashes such as MD5, SHA-1, and more.
Users can erase confidential files securely, and cleanse hard drives to protect their privacy. WinHex supports import of all clipboard formats, including ASCII hex values. It also allows users to convert between binary, hex ASCII, Intel Hex, and Motorola S. It supports various character sets such as ANSI ASCII, IBM ASCII, EBCDIC, and Unicode.
The software is easy to use, has extensive online help, and supports files greater than 4 GB. It is very fast, and its features make it a powerful tool for computer forensics. A trial version is available for users to try before deciding to buy the software. In summary, WinHex is a must-have tool for those who want a universal system utility that caters to both everyday and forensic use.
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