Resource Hacker (also known as ***ResHacker or ResHack) is a free resource extraction utility and resource compiler for Windows developed by Angus Johnson. It can be used to add, modify or replace most resources within Windows binaries including strings, images, dialogs, menus, VersionInfo and Manifest resources. It can also create resource files (.res) from scratch and the latest release provides a number of text templates to facilitate this. In 2002 the author stated that he had "no plans to continue development". However, since then he has released more updates. The author also stated that he would neither release nor sell the source code.