UltraEdit is a commercial text editor, source-code editor, and hex editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It was first released in 1994 by Ian D. Mead, founder of IDM Computer Solutions, and was acquired by Idera, Inc. in August 2021.
UltraEdit is designed for general-purpose text and code editing as well as workloads involving large files, structured data, binary files, logs, and remote files. Its features include disk-based large-file editing, advanced search and replace, column and block editing, syntax highlighting, hexadecimal editing, scripting, Git integration, file comparison, and support for FTP, SFTP, and FTPS.
The publisher also markets UltraEdit for security-sensitive and managed enterprise environments. According to UltraEdit, its development and deployment practices include peer code review, static application security testing (SAST), software composition analysis (SCA), local processing of edited files, and support for offline license activation.
What is UltraEdit?
UltraEdit is a proprietary text editor program for Windows from IDM Computer Solutions, Inc. (developed by Idera Software). It ranks 48th by popularity among text editors in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 1994. Besides Windows, it is available for GNU/Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 106.1 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 33.0.0.23, released on July 8, 2026. 5 versions are listed since April 7, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 53,844 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 9 of our languages. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on GNU/Linux and macOS
- Mature project (since 1994)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: UltraEdit is a text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is UltraEdit safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.ultraedit.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
989F3CC77AB61C8DD344C53EA4B5C0163A6A43410B9ACAA7C62AD6FF4066F6CD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.0.0.23Latest | July 8, 2026 | 460.0 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 33.0.0.21 | June 5, 2026 | 460.0 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 32.2.0.29 | May 27, 2026 | 454.3 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 32.2.0.28 | May 20, 2026 | 454.3 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 32.2.0.24 | April 7, 2026 | 465.4 MB | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IDMComputerSolutions,Inc.UltraEdit -echoco install ultraedit -yue_german_64.exe /S /SUPPRESSMSGBOXESmsiexec /x {AFFE5F64-3248-41E9-96AE-8B475F6EFAB3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- IDM Computer Solutions, Inc.
- Developer
- Idera Software
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- GNU/Linux, macOS
- Version
- 33.0.0.23
- Released
- July 8, 2026
- First release
- 1994
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 53,844
- Website
- ultraedit.com
- winget ID
- IDMComputerSolutions,Inc.UltraEdit
- Chocolatey package
- ultraedit
- MSI product code
- {AFFE5F64-3248-41E9-96AE-8B475F6EFAB3}
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Frequently asked questions
Is UltraEdit free?
UltraEdit 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 UltraEdit safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.ultraedit.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 UltraEdit 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 UltraEdit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does UltraEdit 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 UltraEdit?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 7, 2026.
What are alternatives to UltraEdit?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Brackets. The alternatives page compares them.
