010 Editor is a commercial hex editor and text editor for Microsoft Windows, Linux and macOS. Typically 010 Editor is used to edit text files, binary files, hard drives, processes, tagged data (e.g. XML, HTML), source code (e.g. C++, PHP, JavaScript), shell scripts (e.g. Bash, batch files), log files, etc. A large variety of binary data formats can be edited through the use of Binary Templates.
The software uses a tabbed document interface for displaying text and binary files. Full search and replace with regular expressions is supported along with comparisons, histograms, checksum/hash algorithms, and column mode editing. Different character encodings including ASCII, Unicode, and UTF-8 are supported including conversions between encodings. The software is scriptable using a language similar to ANSI C.
Originally created in 2003 by Graeme Sweet, 010 Editor was designed to fix problems in large multibeam bathymetry datasets used in ocean visualization. The software was designed around the idea of Binary Templates. A text editor was added in 2008.
What is 010 Editor?
010 Editor by SweetScape Software is proprietary Windows software in the text editors category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 27.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 16.0.4, released on March 5, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 22,092 times. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .hex, .s19, .s28, .s37 and .1pj. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux and macOS
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: 010 Editor is a text editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is 010 Editor safe to download?
- The file is served by download.sweetscape.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
36BAE5D17AAC1919AC3B66CE22954794B36A058B459290440A7FED9FF2B379BE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 5 years · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.0.4Latest | March 5, 2026 | 27.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 16.0.3 | January 15, 2026 | 27.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 16.0.2 | October 1, 2025 | 27.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 16.0.1 | August 18, 2025 | 27.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 16.0 | July 31, 2025 | 27.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 15.0.2 | March 31, 2025 | 26.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 15.0.1 | October 11, 2024 | 26.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 14.0 | July 31, 2023 | 20.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SweetScape.010Editor -echoco install 010editor.install -yscoop install extras/010editor010EditorWin64Installer16.0.4.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): 010editor.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask 010-editorflatpak install flathub com.sweetscape.ZeroOneZeroEditorInformation
- Publisher
- SweetScape Software
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Version
- 16.0.4
- Released
- March 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 22,092
- Website
- sweetscape.com
- winget ID
- SweetScape.010Editor
- Chocolatey package
- 010editor.install
- Scoop package
- extras/010editor
File types it opens (8)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 010 Editor free?
010 Editor is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is 010 Editor safe to download?
The download comes from download.sweetscape.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install 010 Editor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can 010 Editor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does 010 Editor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of 010 Editor?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to 010 Editor?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
