ResEdit vs PE Explorer : Which is Better?

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ResEdit

ResEdit is a discontinued developer tool application for the Apple Mac, used to create and edit resources directly in the Macs resource fork architecture. Developed by ResEdit

License: Free

Categories: Development OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows Warning Bundleware

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PE Explorer

PE Explorer lets you open, view and edit a variety of different 32-bit Windows executble binaries such as .exe and .dll files. Developed by Heaventools Software

License: Commercial

Categories: Development OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

ResEdit VS PE Explorer

PE Explorer offers a more comprehensive suite of tools for professional developers, including advanced analysis and disassembly features, while ResEdit is a lightweight tool focused on resource editing, making it more suitable for users looking for simplicity and ease of use.

ResEdit

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Simple interface for beginners
  • Supports resource editing and viewing
  • No installation required (portable version available)
  • Customizable with user-defined templates

Cons:

  • Limited advanced features compared to PE Explorer
  • Not as comprehensive for PE file analysis
  • Lacks built-in disassembly tools

PE Explorer

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit applications
  • Comprehensive PE file analysis tools
  • Hexadecimal editor included
  • Resource editing capabilities
  • Built-in DLL and EXE explorer
  • Detailed view of file headers
  • Plugin support for extended functionality
  • Scriptable with a built-in scripting language
  • Code disassembly features

Cons:

  • Paid software with a limited trial
  • May have a steep learning curve for beginners
  • Requires Windows OS

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