Hiew
Hiew is a Windows console program for viewing and editing files in text, hex, and disassembler modes.
What Hiew is
Hiew is a Windows console program for viewing and editing files in text, hex, and disassembler modes. Its maker describes it as a classic since 1991. It handles files of unlimited size and lists x86-64 disassembly and assembly with AVX instruction support, as well as an ArmV6 disassembler. Supported executable formats include NE, LE, LX, PE/PE32+, little-endian ELF and ELF64, Mach-O, and TE/TE64. In disassembler mode, users can search instruction patterns and follow direct call and jump instructions with a click. Other listed tools include block file operations, multi-file search and replace, keyboard macros, Unicode and UTF-8 support, and HEM modules. The site offers an External Module SDK and links to a C++ wrapper for its raw C SDK. A free demo is available, but it excludes editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit and ARM disassembly, drive support, keyboard macros, and HEM support, among other restrictions. Hiew single version 8.89 costs $25, paid once with no updates. Lifetime updates cost $249, paid once; Hiewix 32-bits costs $59, paid once.
Good
- Views and edits files of unlimited size.
- Includes x86-64 and ArmV6 disassembly.
- Supports multiple executable formats, including PE/PE32+ and ELF64.
- Offers multi-file search and replace.
- Includes Unicode and UTF-8 support.
Watch out
- The demo excludes editing and several disassembler features.
- The single-version license includes no updates.
- The Hiew demo is listed as Win32.
Who it suits
Hiew suits Windows users who need to inspect or edit files in text, hex, or disassembler modes. Its listed formats and disassembly tools may be relevant to users working with executable files.
Verdict
Hiew offers file editing and disassembly in a Windows console program, with broad format support and additional search and navigation tools. The demo has substantial feature restrictions, so review those limits against the paid options.
Plans and prices
From Hiew's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Hiew lifetime updates | $249, paid once | Lifetime updates · Free lifetime updates |
| Hiewix 32-bits | $59, paid once | 32-bit version · Free 1-year updates |
| Hiew Demo | Free | Demo version; feature restrictions apply |
| Hiew single version 8.89 | $25, paid once | Single version 8.89 · No updates |
The facts
Each one read from Hiew's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Demo limits
- The demo has no editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit or ARM disassembler, drive support, keyboard macros, or HEM support, among other restrictions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Disassembly
- The listed features include x86-64 disassembly and assembly with AVX instruction support, plus an ArmV6 disassembler.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Executable formats
- Hiew lists support for NE, LE, LX, PE/PE32+, little-endian ELF/ELF64 and Mach-O, and TE/TE64 executable formats.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The site offers a Hiew External Module SDK and links to a C++ SDK wrapper for the raw C SDK.checked 8 Oct 2026
- File viewing and editing
- Hiew can view and edit files of unlimited size in text, hex, and disassembler modes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The listed features include block file operations, multi-file search and replace, keyboard macros, Unicode/UTF-8 support, and HEM modules.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hiew is a console program described by its maker as a classic since 1991.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Search and navigation
- Hiew supports navigating direct call and jump instructions with a click and searching instruction patterns in disassembler mode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security information
- The official page warns users of cracked Hiew versions that they use them at their own risk.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker contact
- The site identifies Eugene Suslikov and provides [email protected] as a contact address.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows support
- The Hiewix demo is listed for Windows 7 and later, while the Hiew demo is listed as Win32.checked 8 Oct 2026
Alternatives to Hiew
- 1
Binary Ninja
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.8$199 one-time - 2
Frida
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSAPILinux7.7Free plan - 3
rev.ng
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.7Free plan - 4
JEB
Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.6From $1,200 a year - 5
Ghidra
Free planOpen sourceAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS7.3Free plan - 6
IDA Pro
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.0From $1,099 a year