AutoText is a text expander (auto-typer) application that can minimize time that you spent typing phrases that your often use. You can bind an abbreviation(autotext) to some text snippet, phrase or sentence and that text will be automatically typed by AutoText each time you type the abbreviation. Keyboard keys press/hold/toggle is supported by using macros. AutoText works in any Windows program.
Publisher’s description
What is AutoText?
AutoText is an open-source program for Windows from Alexander Litvinov.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 2.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (2.2 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: AutoText is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AutoText safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
54ABDB6384A8E23AEF1F3BAACB25475203BB4FA5D46B867F05703DB82BBAB0C6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.2Latest | May 20, 2022 | 2.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alexander Litvinov
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.5.2
- Released
- May 20, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- AlexanderLitvinov.AutoText
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Frequently asked questions
Is AutoText free?
Yes. AutoText is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is AutoText safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 AutoText 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 AutoText be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AutoText run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use AutoText without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.