A powerful general purpose text editor
Publisher’s description
What is gedit Text Editor?
gedit Text Editor is an open-source program for Windows from gnome.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 81.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .txt.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: gedit Text Editor is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is gedit Text Editor safe to download?
- The file is served by download.gnome.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F5BE888C1128C302181D75FDECE6085D4EB94391DC92D25DF48946B2DD0A630· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.20.1Latest | March 30, 2021 | 81.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gnome.gedit -emsiexec /i gedit-x86_64-3.20.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E84126DF-D774-4F30-A3D7-CC2E3EC36A33} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- gnome
- Licence
- GPL2
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.20.1
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gitlab.gnome.org
- winget ID
- gnome.gedit
- MSI product code
- {E84126DF-D774-4F30-A3D7-CC2E3EC36A33}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is gedit Text Editor free?
Yes. gedit Text Editor is open-source software under the GPL2 licence.
Is gedit Text Editor safe to download?
The download comes from download.gnome.org, 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 gedit Text Editor 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 gedit Text Editor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does gedit Text Editor support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does gedit Text Editor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
