Hex - Frequently Asked Questions

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Question:

What is "hex"?

Answer:

Hex is short for hexadecimal. It goes, "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, 10." Here is a comparison:

Decimal	2	10
Hexadecimal	2	A
Binary	10	1010

Question:

Wait a minute... What does this have to do with ROM hacking?

Answer:

All data is stored as binary: zeroes and ones. Rather than having to read data painfully in binary, though, a hex editor converts data to hexadecimal for a more comfortable experience. A hex editor can let you modify any aspect of a game.

Question:

Where do I get a hex editor?

Answer:

Here is HxD. Bless is a cross-platform hex editor.

Question:

How do I hex edit?

Answer:

Here is a very basic tutorial on how to hex edit a Super Mario World ROM using Asar patches. Here are some tips if you plan on looking for undocumented things to edit.

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