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Basic information about HEX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HEX（*.HEX or *.hex）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HEX file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the HEX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HEX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HEX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HEX file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the HEX file?
How to open a HEX file?
What programs do I need to open a HEX file?
What programs help to create and edit a HEX file?
How to convert HEX files to another file format?
How to convert another files to HEX file format?

1.Detail information about HEX file extension: Hexadecimal Source File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HEX files
File type	Hexadecimal Source File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	HEX file is a Hexadecimal Source File. A HEX file is a hexadecimal source file typically used by programmable logic devices, such as microcontrollers in remote controls, office machines, and automobile engine control systems. It contains settings, configuration information, or other data saved in a hexadecimal format. HEX files may be stored in either a binary or text format.
Windows	Heaventools FlexHex Hex Workshop Hex Editor Cygnus Hex Editor HHD Hex Editor Microsoft Windows NotePad NotePad++
macOS	HexEdit HexEditor TextEdit
Linux	gedit

2.Detail information about HEX file extension: BinHex Encoded File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HEX files
File type	BinHex Encoded File	Category	Encoded Files
Developer	BinHex	File format	N/A
Description	HEX file is a BinHex Encoded File developed by BinHex.
Windows	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows UUDeview
macOS	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 Mac Binary Converter UUDeview
Linux	UUDeview

3.Detail information about HEX file extension: Hex Dump File Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HEX files
File type	Hex Dump File Format	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	HEX file is a Hex Dump File Format.
Windows	NotePad++ text editor Microsoft Windows NotePad Sublime Text Atom
macOS	Sublime Text for Mac Atom for Mac TextEdit
Linux	Sublime Text for Linux Atom for Linux gedit

4.Detail information about HEX file extension: Magellan GPS Receiver Flash ROM Upgrade File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HEX files
File type	Magellan GPS Receiver Flash ROM Upgrade File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	HEX file is a Magellan GPS Receiver Flash ROM Upgrade File.

5.Detail information about HEX file extension: Pioneer CDJ-800MK2 Firmware Update File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HEX files
File type	Pioneer CDJ-800MK2 Firmware Update File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	HEX file is a Pioneer CDJ-800MK2 Firmware Update File.

6.Detail information about HEX file extension: WOW! Firmware Module

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HEX files
File type	WOW! Firmware Module	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	HEX file is a WOW! Firmware Module.
Windows	WOW!

Can't open a HEX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HEX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HEX extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support HEX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of HEX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a HEX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HEX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HEX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the HEX file is damaged.
Whether the HEX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the HEX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the HEX file format is incompletely.
Whether the HEX file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HEX file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HEX file.

If the HEX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.