Hiew
What it 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 works with 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 capabilities 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 lacks editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit and ARM disassembly, drive support, keyboard macros, and HEM support, among other restrictions. The single-version 8.89 license costs $25, paid once and includes no updates. Lifetime updates cost $249, paid once; Hiewix 32-bits costs $59, paid once and includes free 1-year updates.
For and against
For
- Handles files of unlimited size
- Includes x86-64 and ArmV6 disassembly
- Searches instruction patterns in disassembler mode
- Supports Unicode and UTF-8
Against
- Free demo omits editing and assembler features
- Single-version license includes no updates
- Hiewix 32-bits includes only 1-year updates
The verdict
Hiew offers file viewing and editing alongside executable-format support and disassembly tools. Check the demo restrictions and update terms when choosing a license.
Who it suits
Hiew suits Windows users who need file inspection and editing in text, hex, or disassembler modes. The demo is free but omits several capabilities; paid options differ in update terms.
Plans and prices
Hiew lifetime updates
Lifetime updates
Read 8 Oct 2026 · hiew.ru
Hiewix 32-bits
32-bit version
Read 8 Oct 2026 · hiew.ru
Hiew Demo
Demo version; feature restrictions apply
Read 8 Oct 2026 · hiew.ru
Hiew single version 8.89
Single version 8.89
Read 8 Oct 2026 · secure.bmtmicro.com
On the record
- Demo limits
- The demo has no editing, crypt, assembler, 64-bit or ARM disassembler, drive support, keyboard macros, or HEM support, among other restrictions.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Disassembly
- The listed features include x86-64 disassembly and assembly with AVX instruction support, plus an ArmV6 disassembler.hiew.ru · read 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.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- The site offers a Hiew External Module SDK and links to a C++ SDK wrapper for the raw C SDK.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- File viewing and editing
- Hiew can view and edit files of unlimited size in text, hex, and disassembler modes.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker contact
- The site identifies Eugene Suslikov and provides [email protected] as a contact address.hiew.ru · read 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.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hiew is a console program described by its maker as a classic since 1991.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Search and navigation
- Hiew supports navigating direct call and jump instructions with a click and searching instruction patterns in disassembler mode.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security information
- The official page warns users of cracked Hiew versions that they use them at their own risk.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The Hiewix demo is listed for Windows 7 and later, while the Hiew demo is listed as Win32.hiew.ru · read 8 Oct 2026
