Texmaker is a free and open-source LaTeX editor with an integrated PDF viewer compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows. Written entirely as a Qt app, it features many tools needed to develop documents with LaTeX.
The editor includes full Unicode support, inline spell checking, auto-completion, code folding and rectangular block selection. Regular expressions are also supported for the find-and-replace actions.
Texmaker includes wizards for the following tasks:
Some of the LaTeX tags and mathematical symbols can be inserted in one click and users can define an unlimited number of snippets with keyboard triggers.
Texmaker automatically locates errors and warnings detected in the log file after a compilation.
The integrated PDF viewer supports continuous, rotation and presentation mode. Direct and reverse synchronization between source TeX files and the resulting PDF file is supported via the SyncTeX support.
What is Texmaker?
Texmaker by Texmaker is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It ranks 41st by popularity among text editors in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2003. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform, GNU/Linux, macOS and OS/2. Its interface is available in 15 languages.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 111.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.0.2.0, released on August 11, 2026. The version history goes back to May 24, 2023: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 122,975 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .tex, .cls, .bib, .sty and .ltx. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on cross-platform, GNU/Linux and macOS
- Mature project (since 2003)
- Interface in 15 languages
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Texmaker is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Texmaker safe to download?
- The file is served by xm1math.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E583B56E995235CF860E47920FF0665B15E9188C66990F23E3D1658244D069AB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 0.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0.2.0Latest | August 11, 2026 | 111.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 6.0.1.0 | April 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.4.0 | May 24, 2023 | 85.1 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Texmaker.Texmaker -echoco install texmaker -yscoop install extras/texmakermsiexec /i Texmaker_6.0.2_Win_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2D2EA2E0-47C8-4BCE-8B1C-6AEC215EADBE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.xm1math.TexmakerInformation
- Publisher
- Texmaker
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++
- Interface languages
- Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, Galician, and German +9 more
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- cross-platform, GNU/Linux, macOS, OS/2
- Version
- 6.0.2.0
- Released
- August 11, 2026
- First release
- 2003
- Added to the catalogue
- May 24, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 0.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 122,975
- Website
- xm1math.net
- winget ID
- Texmaker.Texmaker
- Chocolatey package
- texmaker
- Scoop package
- extras/texmaker
- MSI product code
- {2D2EA2E0-47C8-4BCE-8B1C-6AEC215EADBE}
File types it opens (8)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Texmaker free?
Yes. Texmaker is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Texmaker safe to download?
The download comes from xm1math.net, 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 Texmaker 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 Texmaker be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Texmaker 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 Texmaker?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 24, 2023.
What are alternatives to Texmaker?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Brackets and Geany. The alternatives page compares them.
