The Hex Workshop Hex Editor is a set of hexadecimal development tools for Microsoft Windows, combining advanced binary editing with the ease and flexibility of a word processor.
With Hex Workshop you can edit, cut, copy, paste, insert, and delete hex, print customizable hex dumps, and export to RTF or HTML for publishing. Additionally, you can find, replace, compare, add smart bookmarks, and generate character distributions within a sector or file. Hex Workshop supports drag-and-drop and is integrated with the Windows operating system so you can quickly and easily hex edit from your most frequently used workspaces. The Data Inspector is perfect for interpreting, viewing, and editing decimal and binary values. An Integrated Structure Viewer allows you to view and edit data in the most intuitive and convenient way.
Publisher’s description
What is Hex Workshop?
Hex Workshop by BreakPoint Software is proprietary Windows software in the text editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 18.9 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.8.0.5419, released on September 1, 2014. The version history goes back to October 10, 2012: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .bin and .hex. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Hex Workshop is a text editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Hex Workshop safe to download?
- The file is served by bpsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1DA684C1BBD335E96F6727165470F6850CF024432DB1ACA209DC64FF2FBEEE55· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8.0.5419Latest | September 1, 2014 | 18.9 MB | 32-bit EXE |
| 6.7.3.5308 | October 10, 2012 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BreakPointSoftware.HexWorkshop -ehw_v680.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BreakPoint Software
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.8.0.5419
- Released
- September 1, 2014
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Website
- hexworkshop.com
- winget ID
- BreakPointSoftware.HexWorkshop
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hex Workshop free?
Hex Workshop 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 Hex Workshop safe to download?
The download comes from bpsoft.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 Hex Workshop 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 Hex Workshop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Hex Workshop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Hex Workshop?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 10, 2012.
What are alternatives to Hex Workshop?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and FontForge. The alternatives page compares them.
