Many developers struggle with reverse engineering proprietary file formats using generic hex editors. Existing tools lack visualizations and structure detection that could speed up the process.
Create a hex editor with syntax highlighting for common structures, pattern recognition, and templating. Add visualization tools for binary data that help identify headers, sections, and patterns.
Security firms and software developers would pay for better reverse engineering capabilities when analyzing malware or integrating with closed systems.
Start with core hex editing plus basic structure detection for common formats like PE/ELF.
The risk is competing with established free tools like HxD, requiring clear differentiation.