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Resource HackerResource Tuner

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Resource Hacker dialog editor with alignment menuResource Hacker menu editor and accelerator commandResource Hacker script editor displaying a compilation errorResource Hacker icon resource viewerResource Hacker version-information script editorResource Hacker menu-item properties dialogResource Hacker dialog control properties editorResource Hacker binary resource viewer with message boxResource Hacker Action menu showing resource operations

Best for: Windows developers and power users who need to inspect or change program resources

Best for: Changing icons, strings or version info inside compiled Windows programs

Free

Freeware with no nags or ads and full functionality.

 Paid

Commercial software with a free trial download.

Windows, Command line Windows
  • Edits resources inside exe, dll and other Windows binaries
  • Compiles and decompiles .rc resource scripts
  • Command-line options for scripted use
  • Free with no ads
  • Edits icons, strings, dialogs, bitmaps and version data in compiled files
  • Works without Visual Studio or source code
  • Supports EXE, DLL and MUN files
  • Runs on Windows versions from XP to 11
  • Windows only
  • Closed source
  • Windows only
  • Paid licence needed after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License: Freeware License: Proprietary
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Offline features available

Sources

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.