jEdit is a free and open-source text editor available under GPL-2.0-or-later. It is written in Java and runs on any operating system with Java support, including BSD, Linux, macOS and Windows.
The development of jEdit was started by Slava Pestov in 1998, who left the project in 2006, handing development to the free software community.
jEdit includes syntax highlighting that provides native support for over 200 file formats. Support for additional formats can be added manually using XML files. It supports UTF-8 and many other encodings.
It has extensive code folding and text folding capabilities as well as text wrapping that takes indents into account.
The application is highly customizable and can be extended with macros written in BeanShell, Jython, ECMAScript and some other scripting languages.
There are over 150 available jEdit plug-ins for many different application areas.
What is jEdit?
jEdit by Contributors (developed by Slava Pestov) is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. The first release dates back to 1998. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for Any CPU Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7,680 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 18 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on cross-platform
- Mature project (since 1998)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: jEdit is an open-source ides & code editor tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is jEdit safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E3144406A581A155CED242544D4D0D53515E05E0696CFD2969062C27ADFBB521· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7.0Latest | August 3, 2024 | — | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup)Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jEdit.jEdit -echoco install jEdit -yjedit5.7.0install.exe /SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTARTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Contributors
- Developer
- Slava Pestov
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- cross-platform
- Version
- 5.7.0
- Released
- August 3, 2024
- First release
- 1998
- Added to the catalogue
- November 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7,680
- Website
- jedit.org
- winget ID
- jEdit.jEdit
- Chocolatey package
- jEdit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jEdit free?
Yes. jEdit is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is jEdit safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.sourceforge.net; 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 jEdit 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 jEdit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does jEdit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use jEdit without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to jEdit?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
