Can sublime text be used as hex editor?

Question

I am trying to open the skype .dat hex files and I would like to know if I can use Sublime text instead of the other 'dedicated' hex editors.

Answer 1

Sublime text is one of my favorite editors. You can extend its capabilities by using plugins.

I use its plugin HexViewer to view hex files. http://facelessuser.github.io/HexViewer/

• In Sublime Text, press ctrl + shift + p (Win, Linux) or cmd + shift + p (OSX) to bring up the quick panel and start typing Package Control: Install Package. Select the command and it will show a list of installable plugins.

• Start typing HexViewer; when you see it, select it.

• Restart to be sure everything is loaded properly.

Answer 2

Once the HexViewer is installed in sublime text, press "Ctr + Shift + P" to open the "command palette" now just type "HexViewer: Toggle Hex View", you can now see the hexadecimal code as well.

All DOC in http://facelessuser.github.io/HexViewer/#hexviewer-toggle-hex-view

Answer 3

This can be done without installing any plugins. Simply open the file and select File -> Reopen with Encoding -> Hexademical.

HexViewer has a richer UI and additional features, but this works out of the box.