readpe
A command-line tool for analyzing and extracting detailed information from Windows Portable Executable (PE) files.
A command-line tool for analyzing and extracting detailed information from Windows Portable Executable (PE) files.
Checked October 2026.
readpe is a command-line tool designed for analyzing Portable Executable (PE) files, the standard executable format used in Windows operating systems.
The tool provides comprehensive examination capabilities for PE file structures, allowing users to inspect various components including file headers, section information, import and export tables, and other metadata contained within executable binaries.
readpe offers detailed insights into the internal structure of Windows executables, making it useful for reverse engineering, malware analysis, and general binary inspection tasks. The tool can extract and display information about PE file characteristics, compilation details, and embedded resources.
The project has transitioned to new maintainership under @mentebinaria/readpe, ensuring ongoing development and community support for users requiring PE file analysis capabilities.
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readpe is a product in the Malware Analysis category. It covers PE File, Reverse Engineering and Binary Analysis.
readpe is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/merces/pev/.
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readpe is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.
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