FastPad

FastPad 0.4.4

Ultra fast note taking app.

  • By Cocioaba Cornel
  • Open Source
  • Updated Oct 22, 2026
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About FastPad

FastPad is a native Win32 text editor built on Scintilla, with no UI framework, browser runtime, background service, or network access. The window accepts typing before settings, file loading, and highlighting finish.

Technical details

PublisherCocioaba Cornel
Version0.4.4
Release date2026-10-22
LicenseMIT
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64
Package IDcoccor.FastPad
RequirementsWindows 10 or later
Install scopeCurrent user

Install FastPad from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=coccor.FastPad -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=coccor.FastPad -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=coccor.FastPad -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"FastPad-0.4.4-windows-x64-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

editorjsonmarkdownnotepadtext-editor

File types supported by FastPad

FastPad can open or be associated with 6 file types:

.ini.json.log.markdown.md.txt

FastPad version history

0.4.3 Oct 15, 2026
0.1.0 Sep 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is FastPad free?

Yes. FastPad is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of FastPad?

The latest version is 0.4.4, released on Oct 22, 2026.

Is it safe to download FastPad?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 03ccd5e74b388e8e69618ef66a50de9694493e06194b8037def8e1210dbe186a.

Which Windows versions does FastPad support?

FastPad requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install FastPad silently?

Run the offline installer with "FastPad-0.4.4-windows-x64-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=coccor.FastPad -e --silent.

How do I uninstall FastPad?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find FastPad and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=coccor.FastPad -e.

What file types can FastPad open?

FastPad supports 6 file types, including .ini, .json, .log, .markdown, .md, .txt.

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