Oxygen XML Author redefines structured content authoring with innovative features and a user-friendly interface, making XML technologies easily accessible to everyone. Users can benefit from standard frameworks (e.g. DITA and DocBook), publishing formats, review tools, and unparalleled extensibility. The authoring experience can be amplified by using the Oxygen AI Positron Assistant plugin to add AI tools for content creation, readability improvement, and flexible content restructuring.
Publisher’s description
What is Oxygen XML Author?
Oxygen XML Author by SyncRO Soft is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 373.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 28.1, released on March 25, 2026. The version history goes back to April 15, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 11 file types, including .md, .xml, .js, .css and .epub.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (373.8 MB)
In short: Oxygen XML Author is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Oxygen XML Author safe to download?
- The file is served by archives.oxygenxml.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
12DE78A2D846B01B83BE4EAB05BB088F901F1E86EBEB6F0189032F51F9EAE122· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.1Latest | March 25, 2026 | 373.8 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 28.0 | November 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 27.1 | April 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SyncROSoft.OxygenXMLAuthor -eoxygenAuthor-64bit-openjdk.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SyncRO Soft
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 28.1
- Released
- March 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- oxygenxml.com
- winget ID
- SyncROSoft.OxygenXMLAuthor
File types it opens (11)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oxygen XML Author free?
Oxygen XML Author is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Oxygen XML Author safe to download?
The download comes from archives.oxygenxml.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 Oxygen XML Author 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 Oxygen XML Author be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Oxygen XML Author run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Oxygen XML Author?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 15, 2025.
Can I use Oxygen XML Author without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.