BIN-2-CPP

Among its first uses, the computer relied on a lot of code writing to be able to perform any activity. Given the modern interfaces and ease of use doesn’t mean coding is gone, on the contrary, it’s more diverse than ever. For quick conversion, BIN-2-CPP comes with the means to turn binary code into a more approachable C/C++ format.

A neat advantage is that the application doesn’t require any installation for proper functioning, which means you can save it directly on a USB flash drive and use on other computers as well, while also taking project files with you. What’s more, system registries remain intact, thus posing no threat to your computer's integrity.

A compact main window shows up as soon as the application is launched. Several text fields are used to define the terms and properties of the newly created file. There’s even a preview panel that lets you know how and what is going to come out, while changing settings updates the preview in real time.

The application works with binary files, why by default go under the BIN format. Unfortunately, you need to rely on the built-in browse dialog to load those of interest, since dragging them over the main window has no effect, and this needs to be done one file at a time, because batch-processing is not supported.

Once you load the target BIN file, BIN-2-CPP unlocks all other fields, so you can set parameters. By default, the output directory is the same, and changing it means you have to either manually write down the address or paste it there.

The array name inside the file can be fitted with a custom name, but the application attempts to grab it from content. A comment filed is there to add important notes, while the array attribute field mostly speaks for itself. The output can either be under decimal or HEX format, while the process is triggered at the press of a button.

Bottom line is that programming doesn’t rely that much on C/C++ environments, but it doesn’t mean it’s not used anymore, or can’t suffice for your tasks. As such, BIN-2-CPP might just be the companion you’re looking for to make binary files better fit in your C/C++ projects, with portability and ease of use being two major advantages.