What is the HEX file?
The HEX file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Hexadecimal Source Format format. HEX files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The HEX file is one of the Misc Files files, just like 6033 of the other files found in our file information database.
A program that can open the HEX file is e.g. HexEdit. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. FlexHex, Hex Editor, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor.
Programs, that can open .HEX files
Notepad++ Team
NotePad++ text editor
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Microsoft Corporation
Windows Notepad
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The GNOME Project
gedit
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How to open a .HEX file?
If you have problems opening the file HEX, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the HEX file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your HEX file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all HEX files should automatically open with the selected program.
