REDasm — authorized binary disassembler GUI

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For legal, authorized and educational use only. Only analyze software you own or have written permission to examine.
Quick answer

REDasm (redasm-dev/redasm) is a Qt-based disassembler / binary analysis GUI. Release v4.0.0-beta3 (2026-09-02 UTC) was the latest GitHub Release object on 2026-10-24. License is GPL-3.0. Analyze only binaries you are authorized to examine.

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Snapshot

FieldValue
LicenseGPL-3.0
Latest checkedv4.0.0-beta3 (2026-09-02 UTC; beta)
JobListing/graph/hex disassembly GUI with loaders/plugins
Stars (order of magnitude)~1.8k on GitHub (counts change daily)
PeersCutter, PE-bear, llvm-objdump

Allowed framing

  • Exploring your PE/ELF lab builds in a lightweight GUI.
  • Classroom demos of listing vs graph views on owned samples.
  • Triage before opening a heavier Ghidra/Cutter project.

Scope we will not cover

  • No exploit PoC cookbooks from disassembly.
  • No crack/keygen / DRM bypass framing.
  • No “auto-unpack commercial malware packs” cookbooks.

Beginner path (authorized only)

  1. Prefer a disposable lab VM; snapshot before loading unknown samples.
  2. Download official Windows/Linux builds from redasm-dev/redasm Releases for the tag you pin (beta3 adds macOS/FreeBSD/Haiku support per release notes).
  3. Start with a tiny binary you compiled; record the REDasm version beside the file SHA-256.
  4. Use Hex View alongside Listing/Graph when the release notes say it is available.
  5. Escalate stubborn cases to Cutter or Ghidra rather than inventing patches.
Which to pick
  • Use REDasm for a Qt disassembler GUI on authorized binaries.
  • Prefer Cutter/Ghidra when you need Rizin tooling or a full decompiler suite.
  • Refuse exploit and crack framing.

For legal, authorized and educational use only.

FAQ

What is REDasm?

REDasm is a cross-platform disassembler and binary analysis tool with a Qt GUI. It aims at hobbyists and professionals who need listing/graph/hex views on binaries they are authorized to examine.

Which version is cited?

v4.0.0-beta3 published 2026-09-02 UTC on redasm-dev/redasm Releases (latest checked 2026-10-24). It is a beta in the 4.0 train — pin the exact tag and read the changelog before lab use.

What license applies?

GNU GPL v3; GitHub reports GPL-3.0 (checked 2026-10-24).

Cutter/Ghidra or REDasm?

Prefer Cutter when you want a Rizin-backed GUI. Prefer Ghidra when you need a full decompiler suite. Prefer REDasm when you want its Qt listing/graph/hex workflow on authorized samples.

Does this teach writing exploits or cracking apps?

No. Authorized inspection and education only — BinBench will not supply exploit PoCs, keygens or DRM bypass recipes.

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