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Hex Edit vs Notepad++

A side-by-side look at Hex Edit and Notepad++. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Hex Edit

Hex Edit

Development

Hex Edit is a type of software used to view and edit hexadecimal data in a file. It allows you to see the raw hex bytes that make up a file and modify them.

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Notepad++

Notepad++

Development

Notepad++ is a free and open-source text editor for Windows. It supports syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages and markup languages. Notepad++ is highly customizable with plugins and themes and includes features like multi-view editing, macro recording and code folding.

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