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ResourceHacker

a freeware resource compiler and decompiler for Windows® applications

Version 5.2.8 · by Angus Johnson

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Official site: angusj.com

About ResourceHacker

Resource Hacker™ is a resource editor for 32bit and 64bit Windows® applications. It's both a resource compiler (for *.rc files), and a decompiler - enabling viewing and editing of resources in executables (*.exe; *.dll; *.scr; etc) and compiled resource libraries (*.res, *.mui). While Resource Hacker™ is primarily a GUI application, it also provides many options for compiling and decompiling resources from the command-line.

### Features

* Compiler supporting #INCLUDE, #IF and #IFDEF directives nested to multiple levels, and the #DEFINE, #UNDEF, #IF, #ELIF, #ELSE, #IFDEF, #IFNDEF, #INCLUDE, and #PRAGMA directives. Compiler error messages are reported, even errors nested within INCLUDE statements

* Viewing and Editing Resources. Menu and Dialog resource types have their own WYSIWYG designers

* Command Line Syntax with scripting support.

How to install ResourceHacker

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install resourcehacker
  4. Open ResourceHacker once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is ResourceHacker free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to angusj.com, the developer's official site, where ResourceHacker is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of ResourceHacker?

The version listed here is 5.2.8, published /Date(1741. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install ResourceHacker from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install resourcehacker. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is ResourceHacker safe?

ResourceHacker downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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