Reverse Engineers' Hex Editor
Publisher’s description
What is rehex?
rehex by solemnwarning is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable and EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, 32-bit and Any CPU Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.63.0, released on July 8, 2025. The version history goes back to December 4, 2023: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (solemnwarning/rehex) has 2,482 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Reverse Engineers' Hex Editor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: rehex is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, 32-bit and Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is rehex 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:
37406766F92E1E2DFABC6A5D092541CC9C796A9BB16EEDEE21AA8F9AF957FFB5· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the solemnwarning/rehex repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Actively maintained2
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 3.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.63.0Latest | July 8, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPAny CPU EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
| 0.62.1 | July 25, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 0.62.0 | July 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.61.1 | May 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 0.60.1 | December 4, 2023 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id solemnwarning.rehex -escoop install extras/rehexrehex-0.63.0-win-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- solemnwarning
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/solemnwarning/rehex
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit, Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable, EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.63.0
- Released
- July 8, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 4, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.1
- GitHub stars
- 2,482
- GitHub forks
- 133
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- solemnwarning.rehex
- Scoop package
- extras/rehex
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is rehex free?
Yes. rehex is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is rehex 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 rehex 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 rehex be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does rehex run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of rehex?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 4, 2023.