TeXstudio is a cross-platform open-source LaTeX editor. Its features include an interactive spelling checker, code folding, and syntax highlighting. It does not provide LaTeX itself—the user must choose a TeX distribution and install it first.
Originally called TexMakerX, TeXstudio was started as a fork of Texmaker that tried to extend it with additional features while keeping its look and feel.
TeXstudio was forked from TeXMaker in 2008 as TeXMakerX. Changes in the fork were mainly in the editing area with code folding, syntax highlight, text selection by column, and multiple text selections. The project was initially named TeXmakerX, starting off as a small set of extensions to TeXmaker with a possibility that the additions could be merged back into the original project.
The first release of TexMakerX was released in February 2009 on SourceForge. Collaborating on the SourceForge community web site reflected a preference different from the original TeXMaker development community, who maintain an independent hosting site.
What is TeXstudio?
TeXstudio by Benito van der Zander is open-source Windows software in the office suites category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among office suites in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, macOS and Unix-like operating system.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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 4.9.8, released on September 11, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 53 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 157,434 times. The source code on GitHub (texstudio-org/texstudio) has 3,674 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 10 of our languages. Similar programs include Zettlr, JabRef and ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors.
Project description on GitHub: “TeXstudio is a fully featured LaTeX editor. Our goal is to make writing LaTeX documents as easy and comfortable as possible.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.7 a year)
- Also runs on Linux, macOS and Unix-like operating system
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TeXstudio is an open-source office suite tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Easy source code navigation: A structure view, clickable links and a cursor history
- Detailed syntax highlighting
- Auto-completion
- Live checking for spelling, grammar, citations, references, syntax and packages
- Innovative table editing
- Clear display of LaTeX errors and warnings (in-editor and as a list)
- Integrated PDF viewer with (almost) word-level syncing
- Live-updating inline preview for formulas and code segments
- Scripting support
Screenshots
Is TeXstudio safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
243D64E65BBEFFF706C92B58FB1A56B6E024FBB1FB11DFFC623E59C18B0AB397· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the texstudio-org/texstudio repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository8
- Code review2
- Static code analysis2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 53 versions ›53 versions over 5 years · about 9.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9.8Latest | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.7 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.6 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.5 | June 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.4 | May 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.3 | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.2 | February 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.9.1 | December 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TeXstudio.TeXstudio -echoco install texstudio -yscoop install extras/texstudiotexstudio-4.9.8-win-qt6-signed.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.texstudio.TeXstudioInformation
- Publisher
- Benito van der Zander
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/texstudio-org/texstudio
- Written in
- C++
- Interface languages
- English
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS, Unix-like operating system
- Version
- 4.9.8
- Released
- September 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 53
- Updates / year
- 9.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 157,434
- GitHub stars
- 3,674
- GitHub forks
- 409
- Website
- texstudio.org
- winget ID
- TeXstudio.TeXstudio
- Chocolatey package
- texstudio
- Scoop package
- extras/texstudio
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Frequently asked questions
Is TeXstudio free?
Yes. TeXstudio is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is TeXstudio safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 TeXstudio 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 TeXstudio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TeXstudio 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 TeXstudio?
The versions page lists all 53 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to TeXstudio?
Zettlr, JabRef, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, PDF Arranger and Zotero. The alternatives page compares them.
