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hexdiff

hexdiff

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Compare two binary files in hexadecimal mode
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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vscode-hexdiff

  • hexdiff for Visual Studio Code
  • This extension is a view-only tool that does not support editing

Main Features

  • Show difference of two binary file
    • Contrast mode(Default)
      • Shows the differences and the context around them
      • Fast.
    • Compare mode
      • Shows the entire file
  • Navigate through differences
    • Go to next difference(F8)
    • Go to previous difference(F7)
  • See your current position
    • Position

User manual

  • how to open diff window
    • select two file in file list
      • click file1
      • ctrl(or ⌘) + click file2
      • right click
    • click "Compare Selected(Hexdiff)"
  • adjust other values
    • open user settings (ctrl+shift+p)
    • edit default mode and context size
    • reload window

Screen shots

  • how to open
    • Explorer/Context
  • Editor
    • Explorer/Context
  • Contrast Mode
    • Contrast Mode
  • Bytes per line [8,16]
  • 4bytes chunk
    • 4bytes

License

MIT

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