Sublime is a sophisticated cross-platform text editor for code, markup and prose.
Publisher’s description
What is Sublime Text 3?
Sublime Text 3 is a proprietary text editor program for Windows from Sublime HQ Pty Ltd.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 689,481 times. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .txt, .cfg and .inf. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Geany.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Sublime Text 3 is a text editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Sublime Text 3 safe to download?
- The file is served by download.sublimetext.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
17A659D3B09299481C7DF52DAF5FE3B8930A157B6139EBE5A1D8BDC0C2F3D7F4· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.2Latest | May 22, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SublimeHQ.SublimeText.3 -echoco install SublimeText3 -y"Sublime Text Build 3211 x64 Setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.2.2
- Released
- May 22, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- May 22, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 689,481
- Website
- sublimetext.com
- winget ID
- SublimeHQ.SublimeText.3
- Chocolatey package
- SublimeText3
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sublime Text 3 free?
Sublime Text 3 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 Sublime Text 3 safe to download?
The download comes from download.sublimetext.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 Sublime Text 3 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 Sublime Text 3 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Sublime Text 3 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does Sublime Text 3 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.
What are alternatives to Sublime Text 3?
Notepad++, Atom, Geany, Neovim and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
