TextCrawler is a fantastic tool for anyone who works with text files. This powerful program enables you to instantly find and replace words and phrases across multiple files and folders. It utilises a flexible Regular Expression engine to enable you to create sophisticated searches, preview replace, perform batch operations, extract text from files and more. It is fast and easy to use, and as powerful as you need it to be.
Publisher’s description
What is TextCrawler Free?
TextCrawler Free by DigitalVolcano Software Ltd is free Windows software in the developer utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: TextCrawler Free is a free developer utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TextCrawler Free safe to download?
- The file is served by digitalvolcano.co.uk, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
375C8F1EC16231AB4D2A0062A960A028F544E9B75B2821F0B79331DEEC268331· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.2Latest | May 26, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DigitalVolcanoSoftware.TextCrawler -eTextCrawler_Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DigitalVolcano Software Ltd
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.1.2
- Released
- May 26, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- April 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- digitalvolcano.co.uk
- winget ID
- DigitalVolcanoSoftware.TextCrawler
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Frequently asked questions
Is TextCrawler Free free?
Yes. TextCrawler Free is free to use.
Is TextCrawler Free safe to download?
The download comes from digitalvolcano.co.uk, 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 TextCrawler Free 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 TextCrawler Free be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TextCrawler Free 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 TextCrawler Free?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and delta. The alternatives page compares them.
