Binwalk

Spec sheet

Purpose

Binwalk identifies and can extract files and data embedded inside other files, with a primary focus on firmware analysis.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository is distributed under the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its terms.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Entropy analysis

Binwalk can generate entropy graphs to help identify sections that may be compressed or encrypted.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Extraction

The quick start guide shows file extraction with the -e option and recursive scanning with -M.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Implementation

Binwalk v3 is rewritten in Rust for speed and accuracy.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The README lists Docker, the Rust package manager, and compiling from source as installation methods.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended use

The repository describes Binwalk as a firmware analysis tool.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Known limits

Results depend on known signatures, and Binwalk requires at least as much free memory as the analyzed files’ size.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Rust integration

Binwalk includes a library that can be integrated into other Rust projects.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security and warranty

The MIT license provides the software “AS IS” and disclaims warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Signature scanning

The project’s signature list documents 111 supported signatures, 72 of which are extractable.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported platforms

The project says it officially supports 64-bit Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based systems; Windows and OSX are largely untested.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every Binwalk plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Reverse Engineering Tools#13 of 738.0