What Does Hex Editor Mean?
A hex editor is a software application that is used for analyzing, viewing and running of hexadecimal coded files on a computer. A hexadecimal file is a standard for storing binary files that can be used directly by the computer.
Techopedia Explains Hex Editor
A typical hex editor consists of three areas: the left side is the address area that has the byte address, the center area with a hexadecimal display and the right side where characters are displayed. Some hex editors offer the users the ability to customize which area displays what form of data and can even let the user have their own text configuration.
