PSPad is a universal, feature-rich text editor designed to meet the needs of developers and anyone who works with text. Best of all, it's completely free. Here's why PSPad stands out: - Plain Text Editing Made Easy Packed with advanced formatting options and a built-in spell checker, PSPad streamlines your work with plain text files. - Effortless Web Development As a web authoring tool, PSPad is loaded with time-saving, unique features tailored for creating web pages. - Advanced Functionality Enjoy powerful tools like Code Folding and even direct integration with ChatGPT for enhanced productivity. - A Robust IDE Alternative PSPad doubles as an excellent IDE, capable of capturing and parsing compiler outputs, integrating external help files, comparing code versions, and much more. With no complicated setup required, PSPad is ready to use straight out of the box. It supports a wide variety of file types and programming languages, complete with syntax highlighting. Automate repetitive tasks effortlessly with macros, clip files, and templates. From its integrated HEX Editor and project management tools to the built-in FTP client, Macro Recorder, File Search/Replace, Code Explorer, and code page conversion capabilities, PSPad offers an impressive suite of features designed to make your workflow smooth and efficient. Discover the power of PSPad, the go-to text editor for developers and creators alike.
What's new in 5.5.2.851
INNO Setup highlighter - added missing words
Stability changes
Speed up file opening - removing redundant I/O operations
Speed up PSPad start - localization optimalization
Find/Replace in files - new option [x]Replace R/O files. Till now PSPad replaces in R/O files automatically.
Scroll to the left/right with Shift+Mouse wheel in editor area
JavaScript - added support for "async" (code explorer + highlighter)
PowerShell - added support for here-strings (@'...'@, @"..."@)
MAD-Assembler support added including code explorer support
For new PSPad instance (parameter -N or multiinstance option enabled), PSpad doesn't reopen last opened files for second and other instances
New version of OpenSSL libraries 3.4.1
Sending statistics using MATOMO to PSPad server
URL highlighter doesn't recognize e-mail starting with number
Search in files result - fixed problem if file path contains square brackets
File tabs - name of the active file was till end of the tab
Font size problem, if user increases font size only in the operating system system settings
Font size on Windows 7 with custom font size
Incremental search (Ctrl+E) doesn't switch off Whole words option
64b version exit problem
File information - Last write time wasn't displayed in local time zone
Flicking file tabs
Search in files - open file from the result LOG in case file contains square brackets in the file name
Clipboard monitor - detection of changed clipboard entry
New variable %MainProjFile% returns file name and path to main project file (if exists) otherwise name of active file
Compiled in Delphi 12
Added YAML support
Accesibility support - PSPad fully supports screen readers such as Windows Narrator and NVDA
Clipboard monitor (Alt+M) - possibility to change items order with Drag/Drop, possibility to select all items with Shift+Ctrl+A or toolbar button or context menu
HTML highlighter - added highlighting of the pair tag PRE
New bookmarks functions in the menu Search - Copy lines with bookmarks and Delete lines without Bookmarks
Windows Shell Script highlighter - keywords revision
OpenSSL libraries updated to 3.20 version
DeleteWord (Ctrl+DEL) command beavior change
ChatGPT window uses current editor font size
Analytics communication was changed from HTTP to HTTPS protocol
ChatGPT communication was moved to thread. Waiting for result doesn't block PSPad anymore
FTP - possibility to Save file as in file context menu (right mouse)
Processing language - new user highlighter definition
Processing language is supported as embedded in HTML if assigned
Automatic file save (except new) when PSPad losts focus in Program settings / Backup
Skin support is back in 32b version
Reformat HTML/XML calls Code Explorer refresh …
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Other versions
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Frequently asked questions
Is PSPad editor free?
Yes, PSPad editor is free to download and use on Windows.
What is the latest version of PSPad editor?
The latest version is 5.5.2.851, released on Aug 5, 2026.
Is it safe to download PSPad editor?
The download button links to the official installer published on pspad.poradna.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with e68f988ce73b0b208579ec99ff0ae52dcf5087d21a402dd5a12f3bc1e26e16b2.
Which Windows versions does PSPad editor support?
PSPad editor runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install PSPad editor silently?
Run the offline installer with "pspad552_setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=JanFiala.PSPad.x86 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall PSPad editor?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find PSPad editor and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=JanFiala.PSPad.x86 -e.
What file types can PSPad editor open?
PSPad editor supports 80 file types, including .asa, .asm, .bas, .bat, .c, .cbl, .cc, .cfg and more.
Alternatives to PSPad editor
Other Text Editors programs for Windows from different developers.
