Master Binary Forensics In Days, Not Years
Interactive hex dump trainer with 80+ format blueprints. Decode ZIP, ELF, PNG, PE, NTFS headers instantly.
Download Plixa Quest
Interactive hex dump trainer with 80+ format blueprints. Decode ZIP, ELF, PNG, PE, NTFS headers instantly.
Download Plixa QuestThree exclusive onboarding tracks. Claim your promo code and unlock bonus drills.
All tracks included in Plixa Quest v1.2. Codes activate bonus drill packs. iOS download required. One-time setup, no subscriptions.
Six integrated modules built for speed. From novice byte reading to CTF competition prep.
Explode byte regions with margin annotations. Tap any field to see leader lines, endianness conversion, and parsed values in real-time. Visual debugging for binary structures.
Encyclopedic reference: 80+ container formats documented with field specs, magic numbers, and chunk navigation guides. PNG, ZIP, ELF, Mach-O, SQLite, MP4, TLS, PE, NTFS, and 60+ more.
Six skill-building exercises: magic number ID, length-prefix discipline, endianness detection, chunk traversal, CRC validation, container archaeology. Progressive difficulty with instant feedback.
In-depth case studies of real exploits and polyglots. Heartbleed TLS dissection, PNG/ZIP dual-format files, and more. Learn forensic techniques from documented incidents.
Pin annotated cross-sections to your personal library. Export as card images with engineering diagram aesthetics: Datasheet, Blueprint, or Vellum themes. Build a reference portfolio.
Replay saved annotations as guided walkthroughs. Watch byte regions highlight in sequence with narration. Turn complex structures into teachable moments.
Interactive methodology proven by security engineers and CTF winners.
Plixa Quest v1.2 is the result of years studying reverse engineering pedagogy. The development team consists of security researchers who've competed in CTF tournaments and analyzed malware for incident response. This app distills those hard-won skills into a gamified training system.
Version 1.2 fixes critical issues with byte region display, annotation persistence during exports, and cross-section saving. Performance improvements reduce hex grid render time by 40%. Stability upgrades prevent crashes when parsing malformed containers.
No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. One-time download gives you lifetime access to all formats, drills, and future spec updates. Developer Tools category, approved by Apple for educational use.
Professional-grade analysis engine wrapped in learner-friendly UI.
Plixa Quest reads raw binary data and applies format grammars from its Atlas library. The engine recognizes container boundaries, chunk headers, magic numbers, and field delimiters across 80+ specifications. It handles both big-endian and little-endian byte ordering, displaying real-time conversions as you toggle the BE/LE switch.
Every hex dump uses a 16-column grid—the industry standard for memory inspection. Address offsets appear in the left gutter. Byte values render in monospace font for alignment precision. When you tap a field, the app draws leader lines from bytes to annotations using vector graphics, creating an engineering diagram aesthetic.
The drill system tracks your progress across six competency areas: magic number identification, length prefixes, endianness recognition, chunk navigation, CRC validation, and container archaeology. Each drill adapts difficulty based on accuracy. Field Reports provide narrative context for abstract concepts, showing how file format knowledge applies to real security incidents like Heartbleed.
iOS 1.2 • One-time install • No subscriptions • Zero tracking • Lifetime format updates
Download Plixa QuestRequires iOS device. Free download, no in-app purchases. Developer Tools category. Educational use approved.