how to convert native machine code to llvm bytecode

Question

Is there a machanism to convert native machine code to llvm bytecode? If not, please give some idea how to implement it.

Thanks!

I highly doubt that *any* given machine code could be converted to LLVM bytecode. Perhaps some specific sequences could be converted, but writing a converter that would work on any input is likely impossible. (Or would require emulation of the target CPU inside the VM, which would of course defeat the purpose...) — cdhowie, Dec 27 '10 at 03:23
I have similar question : [Translation of machinecode into LLVM IR (disassembly / reassembly of X86_64. X86. ARM into LLVM bitcode)](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6981810/translation-of-machinecode-into-llvm-ir-disassembly-reassembly-of-x86-64-x86) - you might be interested. — Grzegorz Wierzowiecki, Aug 30 '11 at 20:02

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Oct 09 '13 at 09:02

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Libcpu was designed to convert machine code of various architectures to LLVM IR to facilitate writing emulators.

edited Oct 09 '13 at 09:02

Franck Jeannin

answered Dec 27 '10 at 06:45

Peter S. Housel

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