010 Editor
010 Editor is a professional-grade text and hex editor developed by SweetScape Software, with over 22 years of continuous development. Now at version 16.0.4, it stands as one of the most powerful tools available for working with both text and binary data.
What Makes It Special
Unlike traditional hex editors that only display raw hex bytes, 010 Editor features Binary Templates technology that can parse files into hierarchical, human-readable data structures. This makes editing complex binary formats intuitive and efficient.
Core Capabilities
Outstanding Text Editor
- Real-time syntax parsing using Tree-sitter technology
- Support for text files, XML, HTML, Unicode/UTF-8, C/C++, PHP, and more
- Unlimited undo with powerful editing and scripting tools
- Huge file support (50 GB+) with Column mode editing
World's Best Hex Editor
- Unequalled binary editing performance for files of any size
- Binary Templates for parsing 300+ file formats
- Edit hard drives, memory keys, flash drives, CD-ROMs, and processes
Reverse Engineering
- Binary format analysis
- Disassembly support for X86, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, SPARC, SystemZ, and XCore architectures
- Interpret binary data in multiple formats
Forensic Analysis
- Digital forensics and malware analysis
- Powerful search tools and visualizations
- Memory and process analysis
Data Recovery
- Low-level hard drive editor
- Support for NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, and HFS drives
- MBR and EFI partition viewing
- Directory, file block, and slack space analysis
Target Audience
Reverse engineers, forensic analysts, software developers, security researchers, data recovery specialists, and anyone working with binary file formats.
Key Features
- Real-time syntax parsing with Tree-sitter
- Binary Templates technology for 300+ formats
- Hex editing for files of any size
- Text editing with unlimited undo
- Huge file support (50 GB+)
- Column mode editing
- Multi-architecture disassembly (X86, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, SPARC, SystemZ, XCore)
- Digital forensics and malware analysis
- Low-level hard drive editing
- NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, HFS drive support
- MBR and EFI partition viewing
- Powerful scripting tools
- Integrated online Template Repository
Use Cases
- Binary file format analysis and editing
- Reverse engineering and disassembly
- Digital forensics and malware analysis
- Data recovery from damaged drives
- Hex editing for software development
- Editing large text files (50 GB+)
- Analyzing disk images and file systems
- Memory and process inspection
- Working with structured binary data formats
Pros
- Powerful Binary Templates make hex editing intuitive
- Supports 300+ file formats out of the box
- Handles extremely large files (50 GB+)
- Multi-architecture disassembly support
- Comprehensive forensic and data recovery tools
- 22 years of mature development
- Active template repository for community sharing
Cons
- Paid software (not free)
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Windows-focused (limited cross-platform support)
Pricing
Commercial license with free trial available. Pricing details available on the SweetScape store page.
