BinHex-formatted files were made available to deliver software for older Macintosh products. This same software continues to be available for download in MacBinary format only. MacBinary formatted files are 30 percent smaller than BinHex and work with any Macintosh using currently available Internet client software. The smaller size makes download quicker and uses less storage space.
BinHex versions of software remain available from ftp://ftp.info.apple.com until 2001-02-25. After that time, no BinHex software will be available from the Apple from the ftp download site.