The is a desktop text editor for code, data and documents, built to stay
responsive on files far larger than an editor usually accepts. The core and
eight bundled plugins are free, with no account and no registration.
Publisher’s description
What is The?
The is a proprietary text editor program for Windows from Talyh.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (WiX Burn). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: The is a text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is The safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.talyh.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
002FDBD61336D559FDAA090A047A483B9C3271512E990009616057B38237CB2C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.2Latest | August 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Talyh.The -eThe-0.5.2-setup.exe /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Talyh
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 0.5.2
- Released
- August 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- the.talyh.com
- winget ID
- Talyh.The
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Frequently asked questions
Is The free?
The 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 The safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.talyh.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 The 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 The be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does The support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does The run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to The?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and FontForge. The alternatives page compares them.
