Best for: Getting a raw text representation of the binary data.
If you cannot access a decompiler, the "top" manual method is using a (e.g., HxD, 010 Editor). This converts the EX4 into raw hexadecimal and ASCII text. ex4 to txt top
Converting an (a compiled MetaTrader 4 program) directly into a readable TXT Best for: Getting a raw text representation of
: If you just need the data output from an indicator rather than the code, you can use the iCustom function within MetaTrader 4 to pull values and write them to a .txt file using MQL4 file operations. Limitations to Consider Converting an (a compiled MetaTrader 4 program) directly
file is a compiled binary that contains machine instructions for Expert Advisors (EAs), indicators, or scripts. Unlike files, which are plain text source code, files are not human-readable. Standard Method : There is no "Save As" function in MetaEditor to turn an executable back into a text file. Decompilation Tools : Specialized software like the EX4 to Multiple Readable Language Converter EX4 to MQ4 Decompiler are often used to attempt to recover the source logic. Challenges with Modern Builds
Example minimal excerpt (how a .txt might look):
