bin2header

bin2header is a simple-to-use command-line utility capable of converting any file, regardless of its type, into a source header file (.c format), in order to implement it into C/C++ programs. This is done by assuming that the file is an argument, in order to process its binary data.

The usage is bin2header source_filename.extension. All you have to do is specify the file you want to convert to .c format, along with its extension. If it's in a folder different than this app, make sure you establish its path too.

The new file is automatically created in the same location as the executable (not the source file) and it keeps the original name. There are no command-line arguments integrated by the tool for changing the saving directory or filename.

The entire application's packed in a single .exe file that can be saved to a custom directory on the disk or stored on a removable storage unit, in order to directly run it on any computer without setup.

It doesn't need DLLs or other components to run, create extra files without your knowledge, or add new entries to your system registry. You just have to delete the executable if you want to uninstall it.

Conversion tasks were performed swiftly in our tests, during which the utility remained light on system resources consumption, since it needed a low amount of CPU and RAM to function normally. Although it hasn't been updated for a long time, we haven't experienced compatibility issues on newer Windows models.

On the other hand, bin2header doesn't have any configuration settings for advanced users looking for more versatility. Nevertheless, you can test it for yourself, since it's free and open-source.