iHex
iHex is a lightweight hexadecimal editor designed for developers and system administrators who need to inspect, analyze, and modify binary files at the byte level. It provides a clean interface for viewing and editing raw hex data, making it useful for tasks like reverse engineering, firmware analysis, debugging corrupted files, and understanding binary file formats. The app is popular among programmers working with low-level system tools, embedded development, and security research. iHex version 2.3 remains a stable choice for Intel Mac users who regularly work with binary file analysis.
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1 suggestionNo native Apple Silicon version of iHex has been released. The app appears to be inactive or abandoned—version 2.3 is the latest known release, and there is no indication the developer is actively maintaining the project or planning a native port. Since iHex is Intel-only and Rosetta 2 support will eventually end, you should consider switching to an actively maintained alternative. HexFiend is an excellent native Apple Silicon hex editor available on macOS that provides comparable functionality: hex viewing and editing, data interpretation, and a user-friendly interface. HexFiend is actively maintained, available for free on GitHub and through Homebrew, and is a drop-in replacement for iHex workflows. For most use cases, HexFiend offers the same capabilities with better long-term compatibility.
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