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Frhed

Frhed is a free hex editor and binary file editor for Windows.

Place
#22 of 32
Score
5.7
Frhed's website

What Frhed is

Frhed is a free hex editor and binary file editor for Windows. This fork exists to provide the binary file editor component for WinMerge 2011. The project is hosted in a public GitHub repository under datadiode, which credits Raihan Kibria as the original creator. Its license is GPL-3.0. Separate documentation folders serve users and developers, and a GitHub Issues page provides a place to report problems. The repository page lists one open issue and no open pull requests. Frhed’s stated scope is Windows binary file editing, and Windows is the only listed platform. The free plan is listed as free and covers the hex editor and binary file editor. Users can access the source repository, read the available documentation, and submit issue reports there. The project’s purpose is specifically tied to supplying WinMerge 2011’s binary editor component.

Good

  • Free hex and binary editing
  • GPL-3.0 license
  • Windows binary-file focus
  • Separate user and developer documentation
  • Public GitHub issue channel

Watch out

  • Windows-only platform support
  • Fork is tied to WinMerge 2011 component
  • Repository lists one open issue
  • No open pull requests are listed

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who need a free hex or binary file editor. Developers and users can consult separate repository documentation and report issues through GitHub.

Verdict

Frhed is a focused Windows binary editor with an open GPL-3.0 repository and supporting documentation. Its narrow platform scope makes it unsuitable for users needing another operating system.

Plans and prices

From Frhed's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeFree hex editor · binary file editor for Windows

The facts

Each one read from Frhed's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Documentation
The repository contains separate Docs folders for users and developers.checked 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.checked 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The project describes Frhed as a Windows binary file editor.checked 4 Oct 2026
Original creator
The repository says Frhed was created by Raihan Kibria.checked 4 Oct 2026
Product
Frhed is described as a free hex editor and a binary file editor for Windows.checked 4 Oct 2026
Project source
The project is hosted in a public GitHub repository under datadiode.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
This fork exists to provide the binary file editor component for WinMerge 2011.checked 4 Oct 2026
Repository activity
The repository page lists one open issue and no open pull requests.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support channel
The repository has a GitHub Issues page for reporting issues.checked 4 Oct 2026

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