This guide provides a step-by-step solution to swap two bytes, the Nth and Mth byte, using Byteswap and is intended for developers.
Overview
Byteswap is a tool designed to swap/ exchange the bytes of two words in a binary file or data stream. This guide will provide instructions on how to use Byteswap to swap the bytes of arbitrary positions in the file, with a focus on swapping the Nth and Mth byte.
Requirements
In order to use Byteswap to swap the Nth and Mth byte you will need the following:
- A basic understanding of command line
- Download and install Byteswap onto your system. You can find it Here
Step-by-Step Guide
Open the command line and navigate to the directory that contains your binary file data.
Once you are in the appropriate directory, you can use the following command to swap the Nth and Mth bytes. The following format should be used:
Byteswap -n n -m m -o outputfile datafile
Where n and m are the positions of the bytes you would like to swap and datafile is the name of the file you would like to swap the bytes from and outputfile is the name of the output file containing the swapped bytes.
After you have entered the command, you will receive confirmation that your bytes have been swapped.
FAQ
Q: What is Byteswap?
A:Byteswap is a tool designed to swap/exchange the bytes of two words in a binary file or data stream.
Q: How do I download and install Byteswap?
A:You can find and install Byteswap Here.
Q: What are the parameters for the Byteswap command?
A:The syntax of the Byteswap command is as follows:
Byteswap -n n -m m -o outputfile datafile
Where n and m are the positions of the bytes you would like to swap and datafile is the name of the file you would like to swap the bytes from and outputfile is the name of the output file containing the swapped bytes.