Create, edit, and collaborate on documents with the feature-rich and secure desktop writing app.
Publisher’s description
What is Writer?
Writer is a proprietary office suite program for Windows from Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .docx and .zdoc. Similar programs include TeXstudio, Zettlr and ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Writer is an office suite tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Writer safe to download?
- The file is served by files-accl.zohopublic.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2A457155713FE6B2A9A747E932F645A6B00E344A8D8E3BE4B0E1F6780E33C97B· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.4Latest | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Zoho.Writer -ewindows /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.4
- Released
- September 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- zoho.com
- winget ID
- Zoho.Writer
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Writer free?
Writer 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 Writer safe to download?
The download comes from files-accl.zohopublic.com; 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 Writer 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 Writer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Writer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Writer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Writer?
TeXstudio, Zettlr, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, JabRef and Asana. The alternatives page compares them.
