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GHex

Ch 196.3of 31 Hex Editors
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported platformsLinux
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: gitlab.gnome.org
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Overview

GHex is ranked #19 of 31 in hex editors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.

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Yesgitlab.gnome.org
Supported platforms
Linuxgitlab.gnome.org

Facts

Purpose
GHex is a hex editor for the GNOME desktop that loads raw data from binary files for editing.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Display
Its traditional editor view shows hexadecimal values and their ASCII representation in two columns.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
The project describes GHex as a useful tool for working with raw data.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Project status
GHex is part of the GNOME Extra Apps family and is not a core GNOME application.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
GHex is licensed under GPLv2 or later.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Clipboard
GHex supports custom clipboard data for copying and pasting binary data, with plaintext fallback when custom data is unavailable.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Editing interface
GHex 4 added a tabbed interface and dark mode, which follows the GTK system preference by default and can be overridden in Preferences.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Find and replace
The project changelog lists find and replace support, including busy feedback and cancellable operations.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Data handling
The changelog says the library supports files larger than 2 GB and can use an mmap buffer backend where supported.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
GHex includes libgtkhex, whose API documentation is generated as part of the project’s CI pipeline.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project welcomes bug reports and directs users to its GitLab Issues and Merge Request systems.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platform availability
Homebrew lists GHex binary packages for macOS and Linux.formulae.brew.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The project pages reviewed do not state a security certification or compliance status.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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