Convert.Guru

HEX Converter

Convert HEX files online for free


Drop or upload your .HEX file

How to convert your HEX file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your HEX file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert HEX to another file type

The converter easily converts your HEX file to various formats—free and online. No WinRAR or extra software needed.

  • HEX to ASCII
  • HEX to RGB
  • HEX to TEXT
  • HEX to CMYK
  • HEX to INT
  • HEX to RAL
  • HEX to BASE64
  • HEX to BIN
  • HEX to ENC
  • HEX to CRYPT
  • HEX to AES
  • HEX to DES

Convert a file to HEX

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the HEX file type—in the best quality.

  • CER to HEX
  • BIN to HEX
  • PEM to HEX
  • DER to HEX
  • KEY to HEX
  • P7S to HEX
  • PFX to HEX
  • ENC to HEX
  • P12 to HEX
  • BASE64 to HEX
  • P7B to HEX
  • ASC to HEX

About HEX files

HEX files, commonly used for programming microcontrollers and firmware updates, contain data in hexadecimal format. These files are critical in embedded systems but come with their own set of challenges when it comes to conversion.

Converting HEX files to more accessible formats like BIN, ELF, or COFF can be complex. Software like Microchip's XC8 Compiler and GCC Compiler can assist in converting HEX to BIN. For ELF conversions, Cygwin provides a comprehensive environment that supports these transformations. For further reading on HEX files, visit the Intel HEX Wikipedia page.

Conversion difficulties arise due to the structured format of HEX files, which often include metadata and checksums. These elements must be preserved to maintain the integrity of the data, making manual conversion tedious and error-prone.

Despite their specialty use, HEX files have limitations such as being non-human-readable, which can complicate debugging and validation processes. Because of these drawbacks, using a reliable converter is crucial.

For a seamless conversion experience, consider using Convert.Guru. While online converters like Zamzar and CloudConvert are popular, Convert.Guru offers a hassle-free drag-and-drop interface for converting HEX files to various formats like BIN, ELF, and COFF without compromising data integrity.

Remember, converting HEX files manually is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. Let Convert.Guru handle the conversion for you, ensuring that your files are safely and accurately transformed into the desired format.


The HEX Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best HEX converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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