Binary to Header

Binary to Header

Converts binary files into header files for C/C++ projects with variable declarations, arrays, and formatting

What is Binary to Header?

Binary to Header is a lightweight software utility that allows developers to easily convert binary data files such as images, audio, video, etc. into C/C++ header files. The generated header file contains variable declarations and byte array initializers that can be conveniently included into C/C++ projects.

This tool analyzes the input binary file, determines appropriate data types and formats the binary contents as a byte array initializer that can be used to initialize a variable in code. It also adds proper comments and formatting to make the output readable.

Some key features of Binary to Header include:

• Supports a variety of input binary files - image formats like PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, audio files, video files, etc.
• Auto-detects data types for declarations - unsigned char, int, etc.
• Handles files of any size, splits output into multiple arrays if needed
• Adds comments indicating file name, size, type, etc.
• Easy to use interface - simply select the input file
• Generates ready-to-use C/C++ code
• Completely free and open source

The header file output can be easily included into any C/C++ project, giving access to the binary data in the form of initialized arrays, without needing separate files. This allows embedding images, audio, data files, etc. directly into executables.

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