Windows
Linux
Text Processing
Binary/Text
Windows hexdump in PowerShell Format-Hex equivalent in Linux
Displays binary files as hexadecimal bytes.
Windows
→
hexdump in PowerShell Format-Hex
Linux equivalents
xxd file
xxd file
xxd file
Overview
What this command does
Displays binary files as hexadecimal bytes.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Hex dump a file
Displays binary files as hexadecimal bytes.
xxd file
Hex dump a file
xxd --help
Show command help when supported
man xxd
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
xxd file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: hexdump in PowerShell Format-Hex
xxd fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
xxd file | Hex dump a file |
xxd --help | Show command help when supported |
man xxd | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | xxd file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | xxd file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | xxd file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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