The short version
Open-source hex editor with structured overlays and parser support.
From the HackerLinks archive
ImHex
Open-source hex editor with structured overlays and parser support.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-04-23
Last seen:2026-04-23
Times seen:1
Website:imhex.werwolv.net
Why it caught our attention
The hex-editor thread repeatedly recommended it for real reverse-engineering workflows.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-04-23
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters praised ImHex for structured overlays, built-in parsers, a pattern language, and active maintenance.
Original threadYour hex editor should color-code bytes