Large numbers of highly ordered Ni80Fe20 nanowire arrays have been fabricated by using electrochemical deposition technique with anodic aluminium oxide templates. The density of Ni80Fe20 nanowire is as high as 10(12)-10(13)/cm(2). The Ni80Fe20 nanowires were grown in a preferred direction of (111) with a high aspect ratio. Compared with the bulk sample, Ni80Fe20 nanowire arrays have enhanced coercivity and larger remanence magnetization.