What is a hex editor?
Hex editor is also known as binary file editor or bytes editor and is an application that edits binary files. The name hex editor is derived from the fact that it shows the content of the file in hexadecimal form. The binary file contains data in a format that is easy to read by computer, and changing the binary file changes the way of working the program.
The most common use of the hex editor is to change certain features within the program. Hex editors were also used to cheat game software by changing stored game files or character data. Another use of hex editors is to edit the raw partitions to the hard drive. Hex editors can be used for many things.
The editing process begins with the identification of the binary chain to be adjusted, and through a hex editor makes this process easier. A decent HEX editor allows the user to find and replace the binary code that saves the need to find and replace the information manually. Hex editors work in almost the same way as text editors, overDue cursors that can be used to highlight or edit data.
HEX display editor usually have three sections: hexadecimal area, character area and address area. The hexadecimal area is most used because the data is displayed and edited here. The data is represented in the form of a table with a generally 16 bytes into one line. The character area is the hex code interpreted as characters, which helps to identify different parts of the code. The address area shows the location of the first byte in each row, so if the file consists of 512 bytes, the addresses would start to zero and rise up to 512.
When editing a binary file, you should back up the file and end the program using its. Then open the binary file in the HEX editor. Once the file is open, find the binary string to edit. This can be done using the search function. The replacement function can then be used if you want to replace the chainZEC by another or data can be changed manually. Any changes made in the hex editor must be stored to be manifested.
Product update may negate changes in the file. Once edited, it is best to turn off the automatic program update. When used properly, hex editors can get rid of the user of unpleasant features and change the way the program works to improve its performance.