SciTE is a SCIntilla based Text Editor.
Publisher’s description
What is Sc1?
Sc1 by Scintilla is Windows software in the text editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.0 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.5.5, released on February 24, 2025. The version history goes back to April 20, 2023: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (4.0 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Sc1 is a text editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Sc1 safe to download?
- The file is served by scintilla.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2FFACA707D184B3E261593540F42565D64890DC8E6884CB860D04AEA1AF444E4· 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 ›3 versions over 2 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5.5Latest | February 24, 2025 | 4.0 MB | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 5.3.6 | May 31, 2023 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 5.3.5 | April 20, 2023 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Scintilla.Sc1 -escoop install extras/sc1Program files (.exe): sc1.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scintilla
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Historical Permission Notice and Disclaimer
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.5.5
- Released
- February 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Website
- scintilla.org
- winget ID
- Scintilla.Sc1
- Scoop package
- extras/sc1
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sc1 safe to download?
The download comes from scintilla.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 Sc1 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.
Does Sc1 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Sc1?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 20, 2023.
Can I use Sc1 without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Sc1?
Notepad++, Atom, Geany, Neovim and FontForge. The alternatives page compares them.
