BinHex
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BinHex or Binary to Hexadecimal is a text encoded system primary used for Macintosh Classic systems when transferring over email and for transferring online. The file can include the data and resource fork of a file along with original names, type, and creator. It can be combined with MacBinary, Stuffit and others. Encoding uses a 16-bit CRC for validation.
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| Extensions | .hqx.hcx.hex |
|---|---|
| MIME types | application/mac-binhex40application/mac-binhexapplication/binhex |
| PRONOM | x-fmt/416 |
| Wikidata | Q777561 |
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From Just Solve the File Format Problem (File Formats Wiki), PRONOM, Wikidata. Updated 2026-10-24.