HxD is a carefully designed and fast hex editor which, additionally to raw disk editing and modifying of main memory (RAM), handles files of any size.
Publisher’s description
What is HxD Hex Editor?
HxD Hex Editor by Maël Hörz is free Windows software in the developer utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 3.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .bin and .dat. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.3 MB)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: HxD Hex Editor is a free developer utilitie tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HxD Hex Editor safe to download?
- The file is served by mh-nexus.de, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5065041C7B03C24B9533A5B32B33DB58F2B4924CD84BED41834FF2DB51C1CB7C· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5Latest | February 11, 2021 | 3.3 MB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MHNexus.HxD -escoop install extras/hxdHxDSetup.zip /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Maël Hörz
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.5
- Released
- February 11, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- February 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 1
- Website
- mh-nexus.de
- winget ID
- MHNexus.HxD
- Scoop package
- extras/hxd
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HxD Hex Editor free?
Yes. HxD Hex Editor is free to use.
Is HxD Hex Editor safe to download?
The download comes from mh-nexus.de, 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 HxD Hex 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 HxD Hex Editor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HxD Hex Editor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
What are alternatives to HxD Hex Editor?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and delta. The alternatives page compares them.
