byteedit
verbUK /ˈbaɪtˌɛdɪt/
US /ˈbaɪtˌɛdɪt/
To change the tiny pieces of computer information called bytes.
The programmer used a tool to byteedit the file and fix the error.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To make small, precise changes to digital data at the byte level.
She had to byteedit the game save to unlock the secret level.
3. To repair a corrupted computer file by changing individual bytes.
He managed to byteedit the damaged photo so it opened again.
4. To adjust machine code directly without using a compiler.
The hacker learned to byteedit the program to remove the check.