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Hiew
What Hiew is
Hiew is a Windows console program for viewing and editing files, which its maker describes as a classic since 1991. It handles files of unlimited size and offers text, hex, and disassembler modes. Its disassembly capabilities include x86-64 with AVX instruction support and an ArmV6 disassembler. Supported executable formats include NE, LE, LX, PE/PE32+, little-endian ELF and ELF64, Mach-O, and TE/TE64. In disassembler mode, users can search instruction patterns and follow direct call and jump instructions with a click. Other listed tools include block file operations, multi-file search and replace, keyboard macros, Unicode and UTF-8 support, and HEM modules. Hiew also lists binary templates, scripting, plugin support, and disk editing. A free demo is available, but it excludes several capabilities, including editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit and ARM disassembly, drive support, keyboard macros, and HEM support. The website offers an External Module SDK and links to a C++ wrapper for the raw C SDK. License options include a single-version release, lifetime updates, and Hiewix 32-bits.
Who it suits
Hiew suits Windows users who need to inspect or edit files in text, hex, or disassembler modes, including users working with the executable formats it supports. Its search tools, macros, scripting, plugins, and module support may also suit users who need additional binary analysis workflows.
What it does well
- Views and edits files of unlimited size.
- Includes x86-64 disassembly with AVX support and an ArmV6 disassembler.
- Supports a range of executable formats, including PE/PE32+ and ELF64.
- Can search instruction patterns and follow direct calls and jumps.
- Lists scripting, plugins, binary templates, and disk editing.
What to know first
- The free demo excludes editing and several other capabilities.
- The single-version license includes no updates.
- The listed platform is Windows.
Limits
The free demo omits editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit and ARM disassembly, drive support, keyboard macros, and HEM support, among other restrictions. The $25, paid once single-version 8.89 license includes no updates.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hiew lifetime updates | Free lifetime updates · Lifetime updates | $249, paid once |
| Hiewix 32-bits | Free 1-year updates · 32-bit version | $59, paid once |
| Hiew Demo | Demo version; feature restrictions apply | Free |
| Hiew single version 8.89 | No updates · Single version 8.89 | $25, paid once |
As hiew.ru lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.hiew.ru/.
- Choose the Hiew Demo or a listed license option.
- Use the Windows version; the Hiew demo is listed as Win32.
- Consider the Hiew External Module SDK or linked C++ wrapper if you need module development resources.
Verdict
Choose Hiew if you need a Windows console program with text, hex, and disassembler views, broad executable-format support, and file editing. The demo can provide free access, but its restrictions omit editing and several advanced capabilities; the $25, paid once single-version license has no updates.
Questions
Is Hiew free?
A free Hiew Demo is listed. Paid options include a single-version license for $25, paid once, lifetime updates for $249, paid once, and Hiewix 32-bits for $59, paid once.
Which platforms does Hiew support?
The supported platform is Windows. The Hiewix demo is listed for Windows 7 and later, while the Hiew demo is listed as Win32.
What does the demo leave out?
The demo excludes editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit and ARM disassembly, drive support, keyboard macros, and HEM support, among other restrictions.
What file and executable formats does it support?
Hiew can view and edit files of unlimited size in text, hex, and disassembler modes. Listed executable formats include NE, LE, LX, PE/PE32+, little-endian ELF and ELF64, Mach-O, and TE/TE64.
Are extensions available?
The site offers a Hiew External Module SDK and links to a C++ SDK wrapper for the raw C SDK. HEM modules are among the listed features.
Facts from Hiew's own pages
- Demo limits
- The demo has no editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit or ARM disassembler, drive support, keyboard macros, or HEM support, among other restrictions. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Disassembly
- The listed features include x86-64 disassembly and assembly with AVX instruction support, plus an ArmV6 disassembler. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Executable formats
- Hiew lists support for NE, LE, LX, PE/PE32+, little-endian ELF/ELF64 and Mach-O, and TE/TE64 executable formats. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The site offers a Hiew External Module SDK and links to a C++ SDK wrapper for the raw C SDK. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- File viewing and editing
- Hiew can view and edit files of unlimited size in text, hex, and disassembler modes. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Maker contact
- The site identifies Eugene Suslikov and provides [email protected] as a contact address. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The listed features include block file operations, multi-file search and replace, keyboard macros, Unicode/UTF-8 support, and HEM modules. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hiew is a console program described by its maker as a classic since 1991. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Search and navigation
- Hiew supports navigating direct call and jump instructions with a click and searching instruction patterns in disassembler mode. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Security information
- The official page warns users of cracked Hiew versions that they use them at their own risk. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The Hiewix demo is listed for Windows 7 and later, while the Hiew demo is listed as Win32. · hiew.ru, 8 Oct 2026
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