A free scientific editing platform designed to create beautiful technical documents using a wysiwyg interface
Publisher’s description
What is Texmacs?
Texmacs is an open-source program for Windows from MAGIX.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.5, released on September 8, 2026. 2 versions are listed since June 1, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.5 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Texmacs is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Texmacs safe to download?
- The file is served by texmacs.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0839CE145C111A04A6DB2A4F47C996F107E25307A6D37CCFCB42602AB135A70E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 4 years · about 0.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.5Latest | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.2 | June 1, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GNU.TeXmacs -eTeXmacs-2.1.5-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is Texmacs free?
Yes. Texmacs is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is Texmacs safe to download?
The download comes from texmacs.org; 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 Texmacs 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 Texmacs be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Texmacs 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 Texmacs?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2022.