Hex2bin

Simple, console-based utility designed to convert HEX (hexadecimal) files to BIN (binary) fast and with listtle effort from the user.

• Hex2bin
• Version :2.4
• License :LGPL
• OS :Windows All
• Publisher :Jacques Pelletier

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Hex2Bin is a small, command-line utility that converts Intel HEX files (.hex) to binary files (.bin), commonly used in embedded systems programming and firmware development.

🔹 What Is Hex2Bin?

• 📁 Converts .hex (Intel Hex) files → .bin (raw binary) files.
• ⚙️ Useful when working with:
  • Microcontrollers (AVR, PIC, ARM, etc.)
  • Flashing tools that require .bin format
  • Embedded firmware development workflows
• ✅ Licensed under GPL
• 🖥️ Runs on Windows, and can be built for Linux (source code available)

🔻 Download Hex2Bin

🔗 Official page: http://sourceforge.net/projects/hex2bin/

Steps:

1. Go to the Files section:
   https://sourceforge.net/projects/hex2bin/files/
2. Download the latest version (usually a .zip file like hex2bin-2.5.zip).
3. Extract it to a folder.

✅ It’s portable—no installation needed.

🔹 How to Use Hex2Bin

⚙️ Basic Command Syntax

Open a Command Prompt and run:

hex2bin yourfile.hex

This will produce:

yourfile.bin

in the same folder.

➕ Optional Parameters

You can use extra options:

hex2bin yourfile.hex -o output.bin -l 0x0000 -h 0x7FFF

🔄 Example

hex2bin firmware.hex -o firmware.bin -p FF -v

This will:

• Output as firmware.bin
• Pad empty space with 0xFF
• Show verbose messages

🧪 Verifying Output

• Use a hex editor (e.g., HxD, Bless, GHex) to inspect the binary file.
• You can also compare sizes and addresses if using a flashing tool.

🔄 Reverse Operation?

Hex2Bin is only for hex → bin.
If you need bin → hex, use tools like:

• srec_cat from the SRecord project
• objcopy from GNU binutils
• Dedicated flashing tools that export .hex

🔧 Troubleshooting

• “No data in file” error → Your hex file may be empty or malformed.
• Binary file too large/small → Set proper address limits with -l and -h.
• Not recognized as command → Make sure you’re in the directory or add it to PATH.

📦 Alternative Tools

If you need more functionality, try:

• srec_cat (supports Intel HEX, Motorola S-Record, binary, etc.)
• objcopy (from GNU toolchain)
• Bin2Hex/Hex2Bin GUI tools