Apostrophe for Windows is a native, minimal, distraction-free Markdown editor, ported from
GNOME's Apostrophe and built with Tauri 2 and Rust.
It ships with a live preview, focus and Hemingway writing modes, live Markdown highlighting,
spell checking, autosave with crash recovery, and light, dark and sepia themes. The interface
is available in English and Spanish.
Documents can be exported to PDF, HTML, ODT, DOCX, EPUB and LaTeX. The conversion engines
(pandoc and typst) are bundled, so nothing else needs to be installed.
Publisher’s description
What is Apostrophe for Windows?
Apostrophe for Windows by Gerardo Franco is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .md and .markdown. Similar programs include Obsidian, Logseq and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Native Markdown editor for Windows — a Tauri 2 + Rust port of GNOME's Apostrophe. Distraction-free writing, live preview, and export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, ODT, EPUB and LaTeX.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Apostrophe for Windows is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Apostrophe for Windows safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9C2D36A2FCAF1E615594FAE4984C4194CCC35EC91DDFB43D53ABD7FCC8A6A78B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.0Latest | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GerardoFC8.ApostropheForWindows -eApostrophe_0.2.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Gerardo Franco
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/GerardoFC8/apostrophe-for-windows
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.2.0
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 31, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GerardoFC8.ApostropheForWindows
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apostrophe for Windows free?
Yes. Apostrophe for Windows is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Apostrophe for Windows safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Apostrophe for Windows with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Apostrophe for Windows be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Apostrophe for Windows support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Apostrophe for Windows run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Apostrophe for Windows without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Apostrophe for Windows?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and AFFiNE. The alternatives page compares them.
