Lightweight text and code editor using KF5's syntax highlighting repository
Publisher’s description
What is QTextPad?
QTextPad by Michael Hansen is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.12, released on December 18, 2024. The version history goes back to October 5, 2021: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zrax/qtextpad) has 41 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “Lightweight cross-platform text editor using KF6's syntax highlighting repository.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: QTextPad is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QTextPad 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:
E78CB972959044C09424291266FA37897E7BE236C5F076C7DBC792569774FFB2· 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 8 versions ›8 versions over 4 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12Latest | December 18, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.11 | March 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10 | May 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.9.1 | September 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.9 | June 14, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7 | October 5, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6 | October 5, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QTextPad.QTextPad -eqtextpad-win64-1.12.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Michael Hansen
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zrax/qtextpad
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.12
- Released
- December 18, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- GitHub stars
- 41
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- QTextPad.QTextPad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QTextPad free?
Yes. QTextPad is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is QTextPad 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 QTextPad 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 QTextPad be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does QTextPad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of QTextPad?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 5, 2021.
What are alternatives to QTextPad?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
