X-Ways Forensics 21.4 continues the platform’s long-standing philosophy of giving forensic examiners maximum transparency, speed, and control. Rather than relying on black-box automation, this release strengthens examiner-driven workflows while delivering meaningful performance and analysis improvements for modern forensic workloads.
Focused on efficiency at scale, deeper inspection of complex data, and clear visibility into how results are produced, X-Ways 21.4 reinforces why it remains a trusted primary analysis and validation tool worldwide.
Key Capabilities
⚡ Faster Processing
Improved multi-threaded refinement, more efficient handling of large archives, and better use of modern CPUs accelerate analysis of complex evidence sets.
📦 Deeper Data Inspection
Enhanced support for compressed files and the ability to examine executables (EXE, DLL, ELF) as structured containers enable deeper review of embedded and hidden content.
🧠 Smarter Content Analysis
Improved picture content analysis and expanded file-type support help investigators prioritize relevant data more quickly.
🔍 Examiner Transparency & Control
Clear visibility into evidence properties, simplified snapshot options, and fully transparent workflows support defensible, repeatable examinations.
X-Ways Forensics 21.4 delivers meaningful improvements without compromising what matters most: accuracy, speed, and examiner control. For organizations that value technical depth and forensic transparency, X-Ways remains one of the most powerful tools available.