Intel Hex File Compare

With the help of Intel Hex File Compare you can compare the hexadecimal code of two files to find out if they are identical or not. This is an approachable software application that can be figured out even by less experienced users.

Simple setup and interface

Setting up the app is a speedy job that shouldn't impose any difficulties, thanks to the fact that it contains only familiar options.
Once it's over, you are welcomed by a plain-looking interface, made from a common window with a neatly organized structure. It's quite obvious that Intel Hex File Compare's appearance is outdated, but it's easy to get around.

Compare two files and view highlighted differences

You can open two files using the classical file structure and place them side by side in the main window to check out their hex code. All differences are highlighted in red so you can spot them easier.
As far as compare options are concerned, you can specify the maximum number of errors to highlight, set the pre-fill memory, enable memory view and automatic comparison mode, ignore checksum errors and plain text, as well as show one error per line.
Plus, the program lists the total number of identified differences, together with the address. Apart from the fact that you can use a basic search function, there are no other noteworthy features available.

Evaluation and conclusion

The software application didn't put a strain on the overall performance of the PC in our tests, thanks to the fact that it needed low CPU and RAM to work properly. It didn't hang, crash or display error messages.
On the other hand, it hasn't been updated for a very long time, and its interface could definitely use a lot of work. Otherwise, Intel Hex File Compare serves its purpose, offering you a simple method to comparing the hexadecimal code of two files.