A hexadecimal file editor for Microsoft Windows. HexEdit allows the user to view and edit any type of file, no matter what format it is saved in.
Publisher’s description
What is Catch22 HexEdit?
Catch22 HexEdit by Catch22 (James Brown) is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7,488 times. The source code on GitHub (strobejb/HexEdit) has 335 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “Catch22 HexEdit”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Catch22 HexEdit is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Catch22 HexEdit safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E83CF6A8300579EB025D73AF01BC55805AD5DC4E660352F86037626B78D34F93· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.9Latest | July 31, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Catch22.HexEdit -echoco install HexEdit -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Catch22 (James Brown)
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/strobejb/HexEdit
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.9
- Released
- July 31, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7,488
- GitHub stars
- 335
- GitHub forks
- 97
- Website
- catch22.net
- winget ID
- Catch22.HexEdit
- Chocolatey package
- HexEdit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catch22 HexEdit free?
Yes. Catch22 HexEdit is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Catch22 HexEdit safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Catch22 HexEdit 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.
Does Catch22 HexEdit 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.
Can I use Catch22 HexEdit without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Catch22 HexEdit?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Avidemux. The alternatives page compares them.
