# Hex Editor, Binary Viewer

> Hex Editor, and extracting UTF-8 (unicode) strings from files of any format

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/utf8.extractor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/utf8.extractor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `utf8.extractor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** k3x1n
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 71,978
- **Rating:** 2.95 / 5 (182 ratings)
- **Version:** 28
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-19
- **First published:** 2023-09-10
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 8.90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=utf8.extractor)
- **Website:** [https://k3x1n.github.io/](https://k3x1n.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/utf8-extractor-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/utf8-extractor-privacy-policy)

## Description

### Hex Editor, Binary Viewer

This powerful Chrome extension allows users to view and edit any binary files seamlessly. It provides features such as reading and writing hex files, extracting UTF-8 encoded strings, and comparing two binary files to identify differences. Users can also bookmark important sections and perform content searches with support for fuzzy matching using "??" wildcards.

The extension supports viewing memory dump files exported by programs like Game Guardian, making it ideal for developers, reverse engineers, and enthusiasts working with binary data. With its intuitive interface and diverse functionality, the Hex Editor & Binary Viewer is the perfect tool to analyze and manipulate binary files directly in your browser.

## Rankings

- #255,588 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `utf8.extractor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/utf8.extractor)