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EmEditor
EmEditor · Redmond, Washington, United States · founded 2000
What it is
EmEditor is a Windows text editor for text, code, and very large files. It supports multi-cursor and column editing, macro recording, plug-ins, and connections to external tools such as compilers, browsers, and HTMLTidy. Its CSV features include sorting, pivot tables, joins, and frozen headers, while Unicode and UTF-8 are supported. The editor can handle files up to 16 TB or 1,099 billion lines. A Free edition is available by choice, and the 7-day Professional trial changes to Free automatically without an automatic charge. Professional subscriptions are listed at $6 per month or $5 per month billed annually, with the annual plan billed at $60 for the first year. Professional purchases include a 90-day full refund guarantee. Current supported systems listed are Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 or later; legacy support includes Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Home or school personal users may install it on up to five computers. Organizations need a license for each computer where the software is installed or accessible.
For and against
For
- Handles files up to 16 TB.
- CSV tools include sorting, pivot tables, and joins.
- Supports multi-cursor editing and macros.
- Includes Unicode and UTF-8 support.
- Trial becomes Free without an automatic charge.
Against
- Available for Windows only.
- Professional costs $6 per month or $5 per month billed annually.
- Organizations need a license for each accessible computer.
The verdict
EmEditor combines large-file handling with editing, CSV, and automation tools for Windows. Review the Professional subscription terms and licensing rules for your setting before choosing it.
Who it suits
EmEditor suits Windows users who work with text, code, large files, or CSV data. Its macro and plug-in support may be useful to people who repeat editing tasks or connect external tools.
Plans and prices
Professional Monthly Subscription
Professional edition · License counted per computer
Read 22 Sep 2026 · emeditor.com
Professional Annual Subscription
Professional edition · 60 USD first year · 90-day money-back guarantee
Read 22 Sep 2026 · emeditor.com
Annual Subscription
Read 28 Sep 2026 · emeditor.com
Monthly Subscription
Read 28 Sep 2026 · emeditor.com
EmEditor Free
Read 28 Sep 2026 · emeditor.com
Professional Trial
Read 28 Sep 2026 · emeditor.com
On the record
- Awards Received
- The company says EmEditor has won over 24 international awards.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Column editing
- Yesemeditor.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Company Identity
- EmEditor is produced by Emurasoft, Inc.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- CSV Editing
- It includes powerful CSV features such as sorting, pivot tables, joins, and freezing headers.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Customer Support
- Emurasoft states that it is committed to timely customer support.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- Yesemeditor.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- External Integrations
- External tools can connect EmEditor with programs such as compilers, browsers, and HTMLTidy.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free Edition
- A free version is available and can be used without purchasing the product.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Large File Capacity
- Handles files up to 16 TB or 1,099 billion lines.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yesemeditor.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Macro recording
- Yesemeditor.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Macro Support
- EmEditor supports powerful, scriptable macros for repeated tasks.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Refund Guarantee
- Professional purchases include a 90-day full refund guarantee.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yesemeditor.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Organization Licensing
- Organizations need a license for each computer where EmEditor is installed or accessible.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Performance Claim
- The site claims EmEditor is 2× to 187× faster than other text editors across tested categories.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Personal Installations
- Home or school personal users may install the software on up to five computers.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Plug-in Support
- The editor supports plug-ins, including AI tools when the ChatAI plug-in is installed.emeditor.com · read 28 Sep 2026
