A software program is typically written in a high-level programming language such as C or Visual Basic. This native code is then compiled into machine code that can be run on a computer. The compiled code results in an EXE file; the resulting file is said to be executable, meaning it can be executed on a computer. Reversing the process and converting an EXE file back to source code in its native language is a process known as “decompiling.” Decompilers can be a powerful tool for developers needing to modify applications whose original source code has long been lost. Writer Bio
