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Open HEX File

A HEX file, as its acronym indicates, is a hexadecimal source file that is usually used by programmable logic devices, microcontrollers and programmable memories, used in a wide variety of equipment, both for industrial control and for daily use.

HEX files contain the instructions, settings, configurations and other data, necessary for the operation of the device, and are saved in hexadecimal format.

These devices can range from industrial PLCs to infrared remote controls for a TV.

These HEX files can be stored in binary or text format.

HEX files are also used by many compilers and assemblers, which in any case are the ones that generate the source code.

These programs convert the source code of the applications into machine code, generating HEX files as a result.

Software to open a HEX file

HEX files can be opened with various editors, such as:

In turn, a binary HEX file can only be opened with hex editing programs.

How Can I Open HEX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open HEX file is to find a HEX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HEX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open HEX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as HEX file opener then try to search online for "HEX viewer", "application to open HEX file" or "open HEX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open HEX file

How Can I Open HEX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a HEX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HEX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with HEX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as HEX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open HEX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open HEX file then try to search for "HEX viewer", "application to open HEX file" or "read HEX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read HEX file

How Can I Open HEX File on Android

If you downloaded a HEX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded HEX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "HEX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "HEX viewer", "HEX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open HEX File on iPhone or iPad

To open HEX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the HEX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "HEX". This way you can find apps which can open HEX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "HEX viewer" or "HEX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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