Sublime is a sophisticated cross-platform text editor for code, markup and prose.
Publisher’s description
What is Sublime Text 4?
Sublime Text 4 by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd is proprietary Windows software in the text editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit 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 4.0.0.421500, released on September 25, 2026. The version history goes back to May 22, 2021: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 509 file types, including .html, .xhtml, .htm, .shtml and .svg. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Opens 509 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Sublime Text 4 is a text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Sublime Text 4 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:
BAFEA3FFC2D151FBBF7269868D7EAAA20D7B884254AD5512C1548B6BEBFA7CDE· 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 12 versions ›12 versions over 5 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0.421500Latest | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.0.421300 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0.0.420000 | May 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0.0.419200 | January 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.0.418000 | August 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.0.416900 | December 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.0.415200 | August 7, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.0.414300 | January 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SublimeHQ.SublimeText.4 -esublime_text_build_4215_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
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 4.0.0.421500
- Released
- September 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 22, 2021
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- Website
- sublimetext.com
- winget ID
- SublimeHQ.SublimeText.4
File types it opens (509)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sublime Text 4 free?
Sublime Text 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Sublime Text 4 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 Sublime Text 4?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 22, 2021.
What are alternatives to Sublime Text 4?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and FontForge. The alternatives page compares them.
