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EditPlus

A powerful Windows text editor with built-in FTP, FTPS, and SFTP for programmers and web authors.

Overview

EditPlus is a versatile Windows text editor designed for programmers and web authors, featuring syntax highlighting for multiple languages, built-in FTP/SFTP upload, seamless HTML preview, and extensive customization options.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

4 things

What EditPlus has

Apps

Windows

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.

12 features

Key Features

Text editing
EditPlus is a text editor for Windows with built-in FTP, FTPS and sftp capabilities.
Custom syntax files
Syntax highlighting for HTML, PHP, Java, C/C++, CSS, ASP, Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, Python and Ruby on Rails. Also, it can be extended for other programming languages based on custom syntax files .
Syntax highlighting
EditPlus supports powerful and customizable syntax highlighting for HTML , CSS , PHP , ASP , Perl , C/C++ , Java , JavaScript and VBScript by default.
Browser commands
Seamless web browser for previewing the content of your HTML document or Java applet without leaving the editor. Browser window also has common browser commands so you can browse Internet web sites as well as local HTML files.
URL activation
Highlights URL and e-mail addresses in normal text files and lets you activate them with a single keystroke (F8) or 'Ctrl + double-click'.
Hex viewing
The Hex Viewer allows you to display current file in Hex mode.
Switchable file views
You can switch back and forth between normal editing window and the Hex Viewer with one command.
HTML tag insertion
The HTML Toolbar allows you to insert common HTML tags quickly and easily.
Document selector
The Document Selector offers quick mouse access to all document windows currently loaded.
Tool output navigation
The output of tool execution can be captured in the Output Window, so that you can double-click the error line to automatically load the file and locate the cursor to that line.
Auto completion
Auto completion is a time-saving feature which changes a short abbreviation into a complete string.
Cliptext window
The cliptext window is collection of text clips for quick and easy access.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports a wide range of programming languages with customizable syntax highlighting.
Integrated FTP/SFTP support streamlines remote file management.
Includes useful developer features like code folding, auto completion, and hex viewer.
Seamless HTML preview within the editor enhances web development workflow.
Non-expiring license with free minor upgrades and one major upgrade included.

Cons

Windows-only application, limiting cross-platform use.
User interface may feel dated compared to modern editors.
No cloud-based collaboration features built-in.
Lacks advanced IDE features like debugging or version control integration.
Pricing is a one-time fee but may be high for casual users.

Developer features

Code folding
EditPlus supports fast and convenient code folding feature based on line indentation.
Code visibility
You can hide or disply lines of code with its indent levels.

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4 things

What EditPlus has

Apps

Windows

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.

12 features

Key Features

Text editing
EditPlus is a text editor for Windows with built-in FTP, FTPS and sftp capabilities.
Custom syntax files
Syntax highlighting for HTML, PHP, Java, C/C++, CSS, ASP, Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, Python and Ruby on Rails. Also, it can be extended for other programming languages based on custom syntax files .
Syntax highlighting
EditPlus supports powerful and customizable syntax highlighting for HTML , CSS , PHP , ASP , Perl , C/C++ , Java , JavaScript and VBScript by default.
Browser commands
Seamless web browser for previewing the content of your HTML document or Java applet without leaving the editor. Browser window also has common browser commands so you can browse Internet web sites as well as local HTML files.
URL activation
Highlights URL and e-mail addresses in normal text files and lets you activate them with a single keystroke (F8) or 'Ctrl + double-click'.
Hex viewing
The Hex Viewer allows you to display current file in Hex mode.
Switchable file views
You can switch back and forth between normal editing window and the Hex Viewer with one command.
HTML tag insertion
The HTML Toolbar allows you to insert common HTML tags quickly and easily.
Document selector
The Document Selector offers quick mouse access to all document windows currently loaded.
Tool output navigation
The output of tool execution can be captured in the Output Window, so that you can double-click the error line to automatically load the file and locate the cursor to that line.
Auto completion
Auto completion is a time-saving feature which changes a short abbreviation into a complete string.
Cliptext window
The cliptext window is collection of text clips for quick and easy access.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports a wide range of programming languages with customizable syntax highlighting.
Integrated FTP/SFTP support streamlines remote file management.
Includes useful developer features like code folding, auto completion, and hex viewer.
Seamless HTML preview within the editor enhances web development workflow.
Non-expiring license with free minor upgrades and one major upgrade included.

Cons

Windows-only application, limiting cross-platform use.
User interface may feel dated compared to modern editors.
No cloud-based collaboration features built-in.
Lacks advanced IDE features like debugging or version control integration.
Pricing is a one-time fee but may be high for casual users.

Developer features

Code folding
EditPlus supports fast and convenient code folding feature based on line indentation.
Code visibility
You can hide or disply lines of code with its indent levels.

You?

Be the first to rate EditPlus

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

0 questions

EditPlus

Overview

What EditPlus has

Apps

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Text editing

Custom syntax files

Syntax highlighting

Browser commands

URL activation

Hex viewing

Switchable file views

HTML tag insertion

Document selector

Tool output navigation

Auto completion

Cliptext window

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Code folding

Code visibility

Be the first to rate EditPlus

Frequently Asked Questions

What EditPlus has

Apps

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Text editing

Custom syntax files

Syntax highlighting

Browser commands

URL activation

Hex viewing

Switchable file views

HTML tag insertion

Document selector

Tool output navigation

Auto completion

Cliptext window

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Code folding

Code visibility

Be the first to rate EditPlus

Frequently Asked Questions

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