ZITEXT — Fast, Minimalist Text Editor
for Mac, Windows & Linux
Edit with Focus.
The free Notepad++ alternative built with Rust and Tauri. Under 300ms startup. No Electron. No bloat. Multi-cursor editing, 60+ language syntax highlighting, and built-in JSON/XML tools.
Also available for Windows & Linux
Free forever · No account required · macOS · Windows · Linux
⭐ Star on GitHubPowerful features, minimal footprint
Blazing Fast
Instant startup and low memory usage for seamless coding.
Beautiful Themes
Includes Light, Dark, and High Contrast themes to match your vibe.
Custom Keybindings
Fully customizable shortcuts to match your muscle memory.
Smart File Management
Tree view explorer, drag-and-drop support, and auto-session restore.
Modern Editing
Multi-cursor, regex find/replace, and inline JSON validation.
Data Tools
Built-in JSON formatter, validator, and XML/YAML tools.
Your Work, Protected
Atomic, conflict-aware saves, per-tab undo, and crash recovery keep your edits safe.
Built for developers, writers & power users
macOS Developers
Native macOS support with all the power-user features you expect. Perfect for developers seeking familiar editing capabilities on Mac.
Performance Seekers
Under 300ms startup, low memory footprint, and instant response. Built with Rust and Tauri for native speed.
Power Users
Multi-cursor editing, column selection, regex search, customizable shortcuts, and command palette.
Cross-Platform Teams
Consistent experience across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Share workflows and configurations seamlessly.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZITEXT free?
Yes. ZITEXT is completely free forever on macOS, Windows, and Linux. There are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, and no account is required to download or use it.
Does ZITEXT run on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) Macs?
Yes. ZITEXT ships a native Apple Silicon (arm64) build for M-series Macs, as well as a separate Intel (x64) build. It runs on macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later.
Is ZITEXT a good Notepad++ alternative for Mac?
Yes. Notepad++ does not run natively on macOS, and ZITEXT brings the same power-user editing to the Mac: multi-cursor editing, column selection, regex find and replace, and syntax highlighting for 60+ languages - in a fast, native app built with Rust and Tauri.
What platforms does ZITEXT support?
ZITEXT runs on macOS 10.15+ (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10 64-bit or later (.msi and .exe), and Linux (.AppImage and .deb for Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+, Fedora 36+ or equivalent).
Why is ZITEXT faster than Electron editors like VS Code?
ZITEXT is built with Rust and Tauri, which use the operating system's native webview instead of bundling a full copy of Chromium like Electron apps do. The result is under 300ms startup and a much smaller memory footprint.
What languages and file formats does ZITEXT support?
ZITEXT provides syntax highlighting for 60+ programming languages and includes built-in tools to format and validate JSON, XML, and YAML files.
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