010 Editor
010 Editor is a text and hex editor for working with text and binary data on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What 010 Editor is
010 Editor is a text and hex editor for working with text and binary data on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its Binary Templates represent files as hierarchical structures whose variables correspond to editable file bytes. The maker says templates can parse and edit more than 300 formats, with examples for ZIP, BMP, and WAV. Text editing supports files larger than 50 GB, syntax highlighting, column mode, and unlimited undo. Real-time parsing uses Tree-sitter and supports more than 45 syntaxes, including C/C++, Python, Rust, JavaScript, and JSON. Analysis tools include binary comparison, search and replace, data visualization, checksums and hashes, a histogram, and disassembly. C-like scripts can automate edits, run from the command line without a user interface, and use an integrated debugger. An online repository lets users download, install, and submit templates and scripts. New-user perpetual licenses cost $59.95, paid once for home or academic use and $149.95, paid once for commercial use. A free 30-day trial is available; process editing is limited to Windows.
Good
- Binary Templates cover 300+ formats.
- Text editing supports files larger than 50 GB.
- Includes binary comparison and disassembly tools.
- Scripts can run from the command line.
- Free 30-day trial.
Watch out
- Process editing is available only on Windows.
- No free plan.
- Third-party templates and scripts are used at the user's risk.
Who it suits
010 Editor suits people working with text, binary formats, or file analysis, including digital forensics, malware analysis, memory and process analysis, and data recovery. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows, but process editing requires Windows.
Verdict
010 Editor combines text editing, binary templates, analysis tools, and scripting across three desktop platforms. Its trial offers a way to evaluate it, but note the Windows-only process editing and the one-time license costs: $59.95, paid once for home or academic use and $149.95, paid once for commercial use.
Plans and prices
From 010 Editor's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| New User — Home/Academic Use | $59.95 a month | Perpetual license · Home/Academic Use; perpetual license |
| New User — Commercial Use | $149.95 a month | Perpetual license · Commercial Use; perpetual license |
| Upgrade/Maintenance — Home/Academic Use | $24.95 a month | For upgrading an existing license or purchasing maintenance · Home/Academic Use |
| Upgrade/Maintenance — Commercial Use | $49.95 a month | For upgrading an existing license or purchasing maintenance · Commercial Use |
| 010 Editor Upgrade/Maintenance — Home/Academic Use | $24.95, paid once | Home/academic use · Existing license upgrade or maintenance · Per user |
| 010 Editor Upgrade/Maintenance — Commercial Use | $49.95, paid once | Commercial use · Existing license upgrade or maintenance · Per user |
| 010 Editor New User — Home/Academic Use | $59.95, paid once | Home/academic use · One user per license · One year of free support and upgrades · Per user; perpetual license |
| 010 Editor New User — Commercial Use | $149.95, paid once | Commercial use · One user per license · One year of free support and upgrades · Per user; perpetual license |
The facts
Each one read from 010 Editor's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis tools
- The editor includes binary comparison, search and replace, data visualization, checksums and hashes, a histogram, and disassembly tools.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Binary Templates
- Binary Templates parse files into hierarchical data structures whose variables map to file bytes and can be edited.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Forensics and recovery
- The maker describes uses including digital forensics, malware analysis, memory and process analysis, and data recovery.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Format support
- The maker says Binary Templates can parse and edit 300+ formats, and includes templates for ZIP, BMP, and WAV files.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The download page offers Windows, macOS, and Linux editions, including portable Windows builds.checked 28 Sep 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.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Product
- 010 Editor is a text and hex editor for working with text and binary data.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Repositories
- An integrated online repository lets users download, install, and submit Binary Templates and Scripts.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Scripting
- C-like scripts can automate editing, run from the command line without a user interface, and use an integrated debugger.checked 28 Sep 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.checked 28 Sep 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.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Text editing
- The text editor supports files larger than 50 GB, syntax highlighting, column mode, and unlimited undo.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Tree-sitter
- Real-time text parsing uses Tree-sitter and supports more than 45 syntaxes, including C/C++, Python, Rust, JavaScript, and JSON.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2002checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Prince Edward Island, Canadachecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Trial and refund
- The maker offers a free 30-day trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee for purchases.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limit
- Process editing is currently available only on Windows.checked 28 Sep 2026