Use xxd to create hex dumps of two files and then use diff to compare them:
diff <(xxd file1.bin) <(xxd file2.bin)
xxd -s 100 -g 2 myfile.bin
Use the -p option for a continuous stream of hex digits, perfect for further processing:
brew install xxd
sudo yum install vim-common
On Debian-based systems, xxd is occasionally bundled inside Vim, but it is primarily available as its own standalone package in newer releases. Run the following commands: sudo apt update sudo apt install xxd Use code with caution.
sudo yum install vim-common
Once the installation is complete, verify that the system can locate the command by checking its version or its path: xxd -v Use code with caution.
If you are working on a restricted environment where you cannot install software, you can mimic the behavior of xxd using other native tools. Alternative 1: Using hexdump
What or Linux distribution are you running?
MacOS usually comes with xxd pre-installed as part of the system's Vim distribution. If you are seeing "command not found," your PATH might be broken, or you may be using a very stripped-down environment. The easiest fix is to install it via : brew install vim Use code with caution.