VBinDiff Madsen
winget install --id=Madsen.VBinDiff -e Visual Binary Diff (VBinDiff) displays files in hexadecimal and ASCII (or EBCDIC). It can also display two files at once, and highlight the differences between them. Unlike diff, it works well with large files (up to 4 GB). VBinDiff was inspired by the Compare Files function of the ProSel utilities by Glen Bredon, for the Apple II. When I couldn't find a similar utility for the PC, I wrote it myself. The single-file mode was inspired by the LIST utility of 4DOS and friends. While less provides a good line-oriented display, it has no equivalent to LIST's hex display. (True, you can pipe the file through hexdump, but that's incredibly inefficient on multi-gigabyte files.)
VBinDiff: A Tool for Efficient Binary File Analysis
VBinDiff is a powerful tool designed to view and compare binary files with precision. It excels in displaying hexadecimal, ASCII, or EBCDIC data, offering side-by-side comparison while highlighting differences—perfect for handling large files up to 4 GB.
Key Features:
- Hexadecimal/ASCII/EBCDIC Display: View files in multiple formats for comprehensive analysis.
- Side-by-Side Comparison: Efficiently compare two files and identify discrepancies with highlighted changes.
- Single-File Mode: Inspired by 4DOS utilities, it provides an alternative view for detailed inspection.
- Large File Support: Handles up to 4 GB seamlessly, ensuring performance isn't compromised with size.
- Console Resizing: Adapts to different screen sizes, maintaining usability across various setups.
- Cross-Platform Availability: Works on both Windows and Linux, broadening its accessibility.
- Efficient Performance: Processes multi-gigabyte files without lag, making it ideal for extensive datasets.
Audience & Benefits: Ideal for developers, system administrators, reverse engineers, and anyone involved in low-level file analysis. VBinDiff offers precise binary comparison, efficient large file handling, and a user-friendly interface that enhances workflow efficiency. Its robust features make it an essential tool for those requiring detailed binary examination.
Install VBinDiff via winget to integrate this versatile tool into your environment effortlessly.