Raw File Viewer | Free Online Raw Text & Hex File Viewer

View the raw contents of any file online - decoded text in UTF-8, Latin-1, or Windows-1252, plus a byte-level hex dump. Auto-detects binary files. Free, private, no upload.

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Open a File

Drag & drop any file here

or click to browse - text, code, JSON, logs, or binary

Any file type - never leaves your browser

About Raw File Viewer

Open and inspect the raw contents of any file directly in your browser. View decoded text in multiple encodings or a byte-level hex dump - fast, private, and with no upload.

Key Features

View any file as raw text or a byte-level hex dump
Decode text as UTF-8, Latin-1, Windows-1252, or UTF-16
Hex dump shows offset, hex bytes, and ASCII columns
Auto-detects binary vs text files
Shows file name, size, MIME type, and content kind
Copy the raw output or download it as a text file
Handles large files by rendering the first 512 KB
100% client-side - your file never leaves your browser

Use Cases

Inspecting unknown or extension-less files
Debugging encoding and hidden-character issues in text files
Reading raw log, config, JSON, or CSV files quickly
Examining file headers and magic bytes in hex
Checking binary payloads without a desktop hex editor

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Privacy & Security

All processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Raw File Viewer used for?

View the raw contents of any file online - decoded text in UTF-8, Latin-1, or Windows-1252, plus a byte-level hex dump. Auto-detects binary files. Free, private, no upload.

Is Raw File Viewer free to use?

Yes. Raw File Viewer is completely free with no usage limits, and there is no paid tier required to use it.

Do I need an account to use Raw File Viewer?

No. Raw File Viewer works immediately in your browser with no signup, login, or email address required.

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