# xxd

xxd is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A command-line tool for creating hex dumps, converting between binary and human-readable representations, and patching binary files.

## What is xxd?

xxd is a versatile tool that allows you to create a hex dump of a given file or standard input, as well as convert a hex dump back to its original binary form. Additionally, it enables the transmission of binary data in a 'mail-safe' ASCII representation and supports binary file patching.

Tags: File Analysis, Binary Analysis

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- Website: linux.die.net

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## xxd FAQ

### What is xxd?

xxd is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers File Analysis and Binary Analysis.

### What is the pricing for xxd?

xxd is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://linux.die.net/man/1/xxd/.

### What are alternatives to xxd?

Alternatives to xxd listed on CybersecTools:

1. [MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mailxaminer-mime-header-analyzer) - Email forensics tool for analyzing MIME header fields across 20+ formats. (Commercial)
2. [Cyacomb](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyacomb) - Digital forensics tools for detecting CSAM on devices and online platforms. (Commercial)
3. [CaseScan](https://cybersectools.com/tools/casescan) - Finds known and new child abuse material for police and online platforms (Commercial)

Compare all xxd alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/xxd](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/xxd)

### What deployment and organization size does xxd fit?

xxd is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare xxd with similar solutions

- [xxd vs MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer](https://cybersectools.com/compare/mailxaminer-mime-header-analyzer-vs-xxd)
- [xxd vs Cyacomb](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyacomb-vs-xxd)
- [xxd vs CaseScan](https://cybersectools.com/compare/casescan-vs-xxd)

All alternatives to xxd: [/alternatives/xxd](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/xxd)

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