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
– cdhowie, Commented Dec 27, 2010 at 3:23
I have similar question : Translation of machinecode into LLVM IR (disassembly / reassembly of X86_64. X86. ARM into LLVM bitcode) - you might be interested. — Grzegorz Wierzowiecki
– Grzegorz Wierzowiecki, Commented Aug 30, 2011 at 20:02

Franck Jeannin · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-09 09:02:22Z

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

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answered Dec 27, 2010 at 6:45

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