010 Editor
by 010 Editor
What 010 Editor is
010 Editor is a paid text and hex editor for text files and binary data on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its Binary Templates parse files into hierarchical structures whose variables correspond to editable bytes. The maker says templates handle more than 300 formats, with examples for ZIP, BMP, and WAV. Text editing supports files larger than 50 GB, syntax highlighting, column mode, unlimited undo, and Tree-sitter parsing for more than 45 syntaxes, including C/C++, Python, Rust, JavaScript, and JSON. Analysis tools include binary comparison, search and replace, data visualization, checksums, hashes, histograms, and disassembly. C-like scripts automate edits, run without the user interface, and use an integrated debugger. An online repository provides templates and scripts. New-user perpetual licenses are $59.95, paid once for home or academic use and $149.95, paid once for commercial use. A free 30-day trial is available.
Who it suits
It suits developers, analysts, and forensic or recovery users working with large text files, binary formats, templates, and scripts. It runs on the three listed desktop operating systems.
What it does well
- Parses and edits 300+ formats
- Handles text files over 50 GB
- Supports more than 45 syntaxes
- Integrated scripting debugger
- Free 30-day trial
What to know first
- Process editing is Windows-only
- No free plan listed
- Third-party templates and scripts are used at users' risk
- Commercial license costs $149.95, paid once
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| New User — Home/Academic Use | Home/Academic Use; perpetual license · Perpetual license | $59.95 a month |
| New User — Commercial Use | Commercial Use; perpetual license · Perpetual license | $149.95 a month |
| Upgrade/Maintenance — Home/Academic Use | Home/Academic Use · For upgrading an existing license or purchasing maintenance | $24.95 a month |
| Upgrade/Maintenance — Commercial Use | Commercial Use · For upgrading an existing license or purchasing maintenance | $49.95 a month |
| 010 Editor New User — Commercial Use | Per user; perpetual license · Commercial use · One user per license · One year of free support and upgrades | $149.95, paid once |
| 010 Editor Upgrade/Maintenance — Home/Academic Use | Per user · Home/academic use · Existing license upgrade or maintenance | $24.95, paid once |
| 010 Editor Upgrade/Maintenance — Commercial Use | Per user · Commercial use · Existing license upgrade or maintenance | $49.95, paid once |
| 010 Editor New User — Home/Academic Use | Per user; perpetual license · Home/academic use · One user per license · One year of free support and upgrades | $59.95, paid once |
As sweetscape.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
010 Editor combines large-file text editing, binary templates, analysis tools, and automation scripting. It offers broad desktop platform support, with process editing limited to Windows and perpetual licenses sold by use type.
Facts from 010 Editor's own pages
- Analysis tools
- The editor includes binary comparison, search and replace, data visualization, checksums and hashes, a histogram, and disassembly tools. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Binary Templates
- Binary Templates parse files into hierarchical data structures whose variables map to file bytes and can be edited. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Forensics and recovery
- The maker describes uses including digital forensics, malware analysis, memory and process analysis, and data recovery. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Format support
- The maker says Binary Templates can parse and edit 300+ formats, and includes templates for ZIP, BMP, and WAV files. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2002 · sweetscape.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · sweetscape.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Prince Edward Island, Canada · sweetscape.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Operating systems
- The download page offers Windows, macOS, and Linux editions, including portable Windows builds. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Platform limit
- Process editing is currently available only on Windows. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- SweetScape says it does not collect personal information when its software is installed or run and does not sell or lease personal information. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Product
- 010 Editor is a text and hex editor for working with text and binary data. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Repositories
- An integrated online repository lets users download, install, and submit Binary Templates and Scripts. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Scripting
- C-like scripts can automate editing, run from the command line without a user interface, and use an integrated debugger. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support
- Purchases include free support for one year, and the support team says it aims to respond to support emails within one business day. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Template and script caution
- The maker says third-party archive templates and scripts are used at the user's risk and are not guaranteed support except for files included with the software. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Text editing
- The text editor supports files larger than 50 GB, syntax highlighting, column mode, and unlimited undo. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Tree-sitter
- Real-time text parsing uses Tree-sitter and supports more than 45 syntaxes, including C/C++, Python, Rust, JavaScript, and JSON. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Trial and refund
- The maker offers a free 30-day trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee for purchases. · sweetscape.com, 28 Sept 2026
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