UPDATE: People who want to use a portable version of Resource Hacker, just install it using the setup file give below and after installation, copy "Resource Hacker" folder from "C:\Program Files" folder to any other desired location like another drive, USB stick, etc and you are ready to enjoy the portable version. Thanks to our reader "Dustin" for this tip...
"Resource Hacker" is one of our favorite software which is used to edit various system files like dll, exe, cpl, etc. Most of the times its used to modify Windows look, for example you can change look of dialog boxes, menus, etc.
We have posted a detailed tutorial about resource Hacker at following link:
Now the good news is, our friend "Angus Johnson" has released an updated version of Resource Hacker which now supports 64-bit files as well as PNG images and icons.
That's a major update and every Resource Hacker user should download the new version 3.6.0
Changes List:
- Now decompiles/compiles 64-bit executables
- Added PNG image support
- Added PNG icons support

As you can see in above screenshot, the older version can't show PNG files but the new version can show PNGs without any problem.
You can download the new version using following link:
Download Resource Hacker 3.6.0
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anonymous
Great job. Unfortunately, Vista and Windows 7 binaries store their resources in MUI files and although Resource hacker appears to open and save resources in MUI files correctly, it doesn't work. I can't update any resources, for example, in timedate.cpl/timedate.cpl.mui and have the modified CPL work.
botta
thanks alot
Dustin
WOW! Its good to see Angus J. is back and developing this. These enhancements are EXACTLY what was needed! Thanks for sharing VG.
Him
It would be better if it has Unicode support.
Abhishek Coolest Ever
Thanks !!! a lot VG. I Did not Hope that Resource hacker will be updated :D
Nikolaj
ResHacker, with PNG support?!
Sounds amazing.
Riddle
What's new in 3.6 over the 3.5 beta version?
VG
^^ PNG icons support.
Uewd
That's really great! Thanks VG! :)
TheAslan
No portable version... ;( ;(