HexWalk is a Hex Editor/Viewer/Analyzer
Publisher’s description
What is HexWalk?
HexWalk by Carmix is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.1, released on September 13, 2026. The version history goes back to February 26, 2024: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gcarmix/HexWalk) has 1,027 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “Hex Viewer/Editor/Analyzer compatible with Linux/Windows/MacOS”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: HexWalk is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HexWalk 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:
F6F63E51EB67CB1FC994A65085430269C5EF435C1140FFB390FE56F88674C150· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 3 years · about 3.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1Latest | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.0 | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.1.0 | June 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.0 | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.10.0 | September 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.9.1 | May 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.9.0 | April 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.8.0 | September 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Carmix.HexWalk -eHexWalk_2.2.1_Windows_X64_Installer.exe --accept-licenses --default-answer --confirm-command installRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Carmix
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gcarmix/HexWalk
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Released
- September 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 3.9
- GitHub stars
- 1,027
- GitHub forks
- 46
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Carmix.HexWalk
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Frequently asked questions
Is HexWalk free?
Yes. HexWalk is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is HexWalk 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 HexWalk 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 HexWalk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HexWalk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of HexWalk?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 26, 2024.
What are alternatives to HexWalk?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, jadx and Cutter. The alternatives page compares them.
