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Binwalk

Ch 137.0of 73 Reverse Engineering Tools
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Firmware analysisYes
  4. 4Analysis modestatic
  5. 5Supported platformsLinux
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Overview

Binwalk is ranked #13 of 73 in reverse engineering tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

Binwalk plans and pricing

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Binwalk Free MIT licensed · official support for 64-bit Linux github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Firmware analysis
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Analysis mode
staticgithub.com
Supported platforms
Linuxgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Binwalk identifies and can extract files and data embedded inside other files, with a primary focus on firmware analysis.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Implementation
Binwalk v3 is rewritten in Rust for speed and accuracy.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Signature scanning
The project’s signature list documents 111 supported signatures, 72 of which are extractable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Entropy analysis
Binwalk can generate entropy graphs to help identify sections that may be compressed or encrypted.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Extraction
The quick start guide shows file extraction with the -e option and recursive scanning with -M.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Rust integration
Binwalk includes a library that can be integrated into other Rust projects.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
The README lists Docker, the Rust package manager, and compiling from source as installation methods.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Known limits
Results depend on known signatures, and Binwalk requires at least as much free memory as the analyzed files’ size.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security and warranty
The MIT license provides the software “AS IS” and disclaims warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended use
The repository describes Binwalk as a firmware analysis tool.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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