A simple editor for simple needs.
This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code.
The goal is to provide an accessible editor that even users largely unfamiliar with terminals can easily use.
Publisher’s description
What is Edit?
Edit by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It ranks 37th by popularity among text editors in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.0, released on April 28, 2026. The version history goes back to May 19, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,877 times. The source code on GitHub (microsoft/edit) has 14,717 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “We all edit.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
In short: Edit is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Edit 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:
97B8F2C667FAEA8F211AF5F9C879602949164911D74D16F540BBE31AD46C14CB· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | April 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.1 | October 15, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.0 | June 11, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.1.0 | May 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.0.0 | May 19, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Edit -echoco install edit -yscoop install main/editProgram files (.exe): edit.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/edit
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- April 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,877
- GitHub stars
- 14,717
- GitHub forks
- 733
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Edit
- Chocolatey package
- edit
- Scoop package
- main/edit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edit free?
Yes. Edit is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Edit 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 Edit 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.
Does Edit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Edit?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 19, 2025.
Can I use Edit without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Edit?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Avidemux. The alternatives page compares them.
