.HEX File Extension
File Type 1Hexadecimal Source File
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| Category | Misc Files |
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UnknownFile format categories include Binary, Text, XML, and Zip. The format of this file type has not been determined. |
Contains settings, configuration information, or other data saved in a hexadecimal format; may be stored in either a binary or text format.
NOTE: Binary hex files can only be opened with hex-editing programs. Text-based hex files can be opened and edited with a text editor.
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File Type 2BinHex Encoded File
| Developer | BinHex |
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| Category | Encoded Files |
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UnknownFile format categories include Binary, Text, XML, and Zip. The format of this file type has not been determined. |
File encoded with an early version of BinHex (binary-to-hexadecimal) encoding software; used for converting files to a text format that could be sent via e-mail without being corrupted; typically takes up more space than the original file.
The BinHex program is only available for the Mac. Newer versions of the program save BinHex files with a .HQX extension rather than ".hex."
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