What Does Decompiler Mean?

Techopedia Explains Decompiler

A decompiler, like a disassembler, works via reverse engineering. The decompiler translates a compiled code or an executable file into high-level code.

A decompiler can be useful in some cases for the following purposes:

  • Recovery of lost source code to archive or maintain the code
  • Debugging programs
  • Antivirus capability to find vulnerabilities in the program
  • Interoperability to facilitate migration of a program across platforms