.HEX File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .HEX? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .HEX file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .HEX file?

.HEX file belongs to the category of Misc Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

.HEX hex
Developer: N/A
File Type: Hexadecimal Source File
Category: Misc Files
Format: N/A

.HEX file is associated with Hexadecimal Source File developed by N/A, has a N/A Format and belongs to Misc Files category.


BinHex Encoded File

.HEX file belongs to the category of Encoded Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

.HEX hex
Developer: BinHex
File Type: BinHex Encoded File
Category: Encoded Files
Format: N/A

.HEX file is associated with BinHex Encoded File developed by BinHex, has a N/A Format and belongs to Encoded Files category.

A HEX (BinHex encoded) file contains text data converted into a hexadecimal format. This encoding type is often used when transferring files between different computer systems, as it can ensure that the data is not corrupted during the transfer process.

More information

The BinHex application is available only for Mac. The higher versions of BinHex encoded files typically have the HQX extension and can be opened using Hex editors.



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