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Free Hex Editor Neo vs ImHex: catalog facts
Free Hex Editor Neo	ImHex
Freemium Basic editing is free; advanced features require a paid edition.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0.
Windows	Linux
Handles very large files and disks Unlimited undo and redo with saved operation history	Pattern Language for decoding file structures Built-in data analysis and visualization
Windows only Advanced features are reserved for paid editions	Pattern Language takes time to learn More complex than a basic hex viewer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Freeware	License: GPL-2.0-only
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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