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PE Explorer
What PE Explorer is
PE Explorer is paid Windows software for inspecting, editing, and repairing Portable Executable files such as EXE and DLL files. Its stated uses include software development, forensics practice, reverse engineering, binary security analysis, and binary auditing. The Resource Editor can view, delete, extract, or modify nearly every executable resource type. A disassembler reconstructs assembly-language source from Win32 PE binaries, and the Dependency Scanner recursively identifies linked libraries. Supported 32-bit formats include EXE, DLL, SYS, ACM, OCX, DPL, BPL, MSSTYLES, CPL, and SCR. The feature list names UPX, UPack, and NSPack unpackers, while the FAQ says unpacking is limited to UPX-compressed files. A fully functional 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. Windows support runs from Windows 2000 through Windows 11. Licenses include one-time and renewal options, with business licenses limited to one computer per license.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users working with executable analysis, resource editing, dependency checking, or reverse engineering. Developers, forensic practitioners, and security analysts are among the listed audiences.
What it does well
- Edits nearly every executable resource type
- Includes a PE disassembler
- Scans linked module dependencies
- Offers a fully functional 30-day trial
- Supports Windows 2000 through Windows 11
What to know first
- Windows-only
- No free plan
- Unpacking is limited to UPX files
- Business licenses cover one computer
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 User License – Update and Support Renewal | per user, second year onwards; requires prior purchase · 1 user | $115 a year |
| Personal (Home) License | one-time purchase; includes 1 year of support · 1 user · private, non-commercial home use · one computer at a time | $129, paid once |
| 10 User Business License | one-time purchase; includes 1 year of support · 10 users | $1,599, paid once |
| Business License | one-time purchase; includes 1 year of support · 1 user · business, academic, or government use · one computer | $229.95, paid once |
| 5 User License – Update and Support Renewal | per 5 users, second year onwards; requires prior purchase · 5 users | $449 a year |
| Personal License – Update and Support Renewal | per user, second year onwards; requires prior purchase · 1 user | $59 a year |
| 10 User License – Update and Support Renewal | per 10 users, second year onwards; requires prior purchase · 10 users | $799 a year |
| 5 User Business License | one-time purchase; includes 1 year of support · 5 users | $949.95, paid once |
As pe-explorer.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
PE Explorer focuses on static analysis and editing of Windows Portable Executables, with resource, disassembly, and dependency tools. The 30-day trial enables evaluation, while licensing is paid and business use is tied to one computer per license.
Facts from PE Explorer's own pages
- Dependency scanner
- The Dependency Scanner recursively scans modules linked to a PE file to show which libraries an application depends on. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Disassembler
- The disassembler reconstructs assembly language source code from target binary Win32 PE files such as EXE, DLL, and OCX. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- File support
- The feature list specifies support for 32-bit PE files, including EXE, DLL, SYS, ACM, OCX, DPL, BPL, MSSTYLES, CPL, and SCR files. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2000 · pe-explorer.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License limits
- The maker says floating concurrent licenses are unavailable, and each business license is for one computer. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Maker and founding
- Heaventools Software says it was founded in 2000 and is based at an address in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Packed files
- The feature list lists UPX, UPack, and NSPack unpackers, while the FAQ says the software unpacks only files compressed with UPX. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Heaventools respects GDPR and that credit card information is never transmitted to or stored on its company servers or database. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PE Explorer inspects, edits, and repairs Windows Portable Executable files, including EXE and DLL files. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Resource editor
- Its Resource Editor can view, delete, extract, or modify nearly every type of resource in executable files. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Reverse engineering
- The maker describes uses including software development, forensics practice, reverse engineering, binary security analysis, and binary auditing. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker states that its packages contain no adware or spyware and are digitally signed. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page says the team usually replies to emails requiring a response within one business day. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free, fully functional evaluation version for 30 days. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Windows compatibility
- The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 as supported systems. · pe-explorer.com, 9 Oct 2026
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