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binwalk for Mac

Searches a binary image for embedded files and executable code

Quick answer: binwalk is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install binwalk. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 993 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What binwalk is

binwalk is a command-line tool for macOS: searches a binary image for embedded files and executable code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk.

How to install binwalk

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install binwalk.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install binwalk on Mac?

Run brew install binwalk in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is binwalk open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does binwalk run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is binwalk?

It was installed 993 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1048 in this catalogue.

What version of binwalk is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.0.