Looking for a secure, powerful, and flexible text editor? Choose UltraEdit.
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Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Customize your menu system. From a full ribbon to a classic and compact toolbar. You can also add/remove specific buttons from the menu.

Quickly select and edit data quickly with multi-caret editing, column mode and multi select

Find and replace lines in entire files, projects, and directories. Use filters such as regex, column-based search, line filters, and more…

Use an integrated FTP/SSH/Telnet client inside UltraEdit. Works with macros, scripting, and templates for quick development.

UE comes with UC Pro diff tool. It allows 2 & 3-way file compare/merge. Works for text, folders, spreadsheets, Git repositories, and even hex files. Learn more.

What can you use UltraEdit for
UE 2025.2.0.24 refines your core workflows with improved EDI file handling and live regex feedback in Find and Replace. Small updates that you can feel the real difference.
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built for the toughest tasks.
UE 2025.2.0.24 refines your core workflows with improved EDI file handling and live regex feedback in Find and Replace. Small updates that you can feel the real difference.
One of the most powerful and intuitive multi-caret editing and multi-selection capabilities in the business. Once your cursors or selections are where you want them to be, you can copy, cut, paste, select, and delete just the same as you normally would.
Watch your HTML or Markdown pages rendered in real time with live preview—even as you edit them. Also comes with GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) code highlighting and compatibility. Double-click an element in the preview to jump to its definition in the source.
UltraEdit’s omniscient search can find files across folders and directories, even on files as large as 4GB. Use various filters, such as regular expressions, to fine-tune the search.
When editing horizontally just isn’t quite good enough, Column Mode is there for you. Use Column Mode to intuitively edit along the Y axis anywhere in your document. It’s just one of the many powerful ways UltraEdit helps you edit tabular data or code files.
Whether you need to make quick edits to a file on a server or upload a massive codebase, UltraEdit’s integrated FTP capabilities and SSH/Telnet make it easy to work with remote files and interact with servers from a single, powerful application.
The user interface has been built with customizability in mind. Our menu system has been rebuilt from the ground up to make it even more customizable than ever. Our deeply customizable new menu can be laid out however you’d like. Set yourself up with Ribbon mode for a familiar look and feel. Or maybe you prefer the simple toolbar with only your most commonly needed features. The possibilities are endless.
Themes allow users to configure UI systems, menu layouts, and colors. Choose from our core themes or from our user-contributed submissions to get UltraEdit exactly how you like it. Feel free to modify it too.
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Renewals Frequently Asked Questions
Is UltraEdit available on Windows, Mac, And Linux?
Yes. UltraEdit is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
Can UltraEdit handle large files efficiently?
Yes, UltraEdit does open and edit files of greater than 4GB. It remains performant in the process of heavy search and replace.
Does UltraEdit support programming and web development?
Yes, UE adds numerous features and support for HTML web development. Get syntax highlighting, code folding, Live preview, built-in FTP/SSH and more.
Is there a free trial available for UltraEdit?
Yes, UltraEdit has a full-fledged free trial. You are able to sample a full-featured version for 7 days.
Can I use one UltraEdit license on multiple devices?
Yes, a single personal license is applicable to three machines. It may be used on supported platforms.