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wxMEdit

Free#21 of 32 in Hex Editors

wxMEdit: A capable open-source editor for text, column, and hexadecimal work. Ranked #21 of 32 in Hex Editors by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for users wanting a cross-platform hex and text editor.

6.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.7 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Users wanting a cross-platform hex and text editor
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines text, column, and hexadecimal editing modes
- Supports regex search, many encodings, and runtime encoding changes
- Opens files up to 32 GB in hexadecimal mode
Where it doesn't
- Raw disk editing is outside its stated scope
- Binary comparison and binary templates are outside its stated scope
- Hex-mode file support is capped at 32 GB

Our verdict on wxMEdit

wxMEdit is an open-source desktop editor for users who need text, column, and hexadecimal editing in one application. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, with official downloads also available for FreeBSD, ReactOS, and other Unix-like systems. Its feature set suits developers, technical users, and anyone working across ordinary text files and binary data. Multiple character encodings, syntax highlighting, bookmarks, word wrapping, and multi-file editing support common editing workflows, while hexadecimal mode handles files up to 32 GB.

Its strongest advantage is the combination of editing modes and encoding controls. Users can switch between text, column, and hexadecimal views, search and replace with regular expressions, and change runtime encoding settings. Syntax highlighting covers many programming languages, and bookmarks help navigate larger files. Multi-file editing in a single instance keeps related work together. These capabilities make wxMEdit a practical fit for users who want one cross-platform desktop tool instead of separate text and hex editors.

The product has a focused scope. Its stated capabilities center on opening and editing files, with no documented emphasis on raw disk editing, binary comparison, binary templates, or scripting. The 32 GB limit applies specifically to hexadecimal mode, which may matter for larger binary workloads. Users seeking a straightforward open-source editor for text, structured columns, and hex data should consider wxMEdit. Users who need disk-level operations, comparison workflows, or automation features should choose a tool designed around those requirements instead.

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wxMEdit pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on wxmedit.github.io

wxMEdit fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS
Binary comparison	Not verified
Binary templates	Not verified
Scripting support	Not verified
Plugin support	Not verified
Disk editing	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	wxmedit.github.io
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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