Power Tab Editor 2.0 - A powerful cross platform guitar tablature viewer and editor inspired by
the ceased development and missing source code from the original Power Tab Editor. This project
is open-source and written from scratch so that your favorite tabbing platform can continuously
grow with your needs.
Publisher’s description
What is Power Tab Editor?
Power Tab Editor is an open-source music player program for Windows from Power Tab Community. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.22, released on June 29, 2025. 2 versions are listed since November 21, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (powertab/powertabeditor) has 635 stars. On Windows it registers 7 file types, including .gpx, .gp, .gp4, .gp3 and .gp5. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and Mixxx.
Project description on GitHub: “View and edit guitar tablature.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Power Tab Editor is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Power Tab Editor 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:
523F12B26B457AFA1EA8B15CF0DAA2DFD1D82106DA723150F662D8BEE6A48037· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the powertab/powertabeditor repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Actively maintained8
- Code review4
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.22Latest | June 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.21 | November 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id powertab.powertabeditor -epowertabeditor-windows-2.0.22.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.github.powertab.powertabeditorInformation
- Publisher
- Power Tab Community
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/powertab/powertabeditor
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.0.22
- Released
- June 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 635
- GitHub forks
- 86
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- powertab.powertabeditor
File types it opens (7)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Power Tab Editor free?
Yes. Power Tab Editor is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Power Tab Editor 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 Power Tab 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 Power Tab Editor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Power Tab Editor 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 Power Tab Editor?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 21, 2024.
What are alternatives to Power Tab Editor?
Spotify, iTunes, Mixxx, Clementine and FLAC. The alternatives page compares them.
