Hex Viewer and Strings Extractor
Browse a file in hexadecimal, extract ASCII/UTF-8 strings, and export the result as text. 100% local.
Proof of local processing
This tool is classified as local in the WebFileTools registry: processing is expected to stay inside your browser.
- •The page is declared as local in the public tool catalog.
- •No server-side storage is announced for this processing flow.
- •The easiest verification is to monitor the Network panel while it runs.
How to verify it yourself
- 1Open your browser developer tools and switch to the Network panel.
- 2Run the processing flow with a test file.
- 3Confirm that no upload request containing your file is sent to WebFileTools.
You use this tool often? Pro includes files up to 500 MB and priority processing.
What is Hex Viewer?
This tool provides a paginated hexadecimal view of a local file plus a strings extractor for forensic analysis.
How to use this tool?
Drop a file, navigate hex blocks, adjust the minimum string length, and export the preview as text.
Benefits
- Paginated hex view
- ASCII/UTF-8 strings
- Export .txt
- 100% local
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the file leave the browser?
- No. All operations are performed locally in your browser.
- What does the hex view show?
- Byte pages, offsets, and a text preview for forensics triage.
- Can I extract strings?
- Yes, ASCII/UTF-8 strings are extracted and exportable as .txt.
- Is there a size limit?
- The tool is designed for reasonable local files and paginates the view to stay responsive.
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