EmEditor
EmEditor is a Windows text editor for text and code, including very large files.
What EmEditor is
EmEditor is a Windows text editor for text and code, including 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 freezing headers. EmEditor supports Unicode and UTF-8 and can handle files up to 16 TB or 1,099 billion lines. A free edition is available, and the 7-day Professional trial automatically switches to Free without an automatic charge. Professional subscriptions are listed at $6 per month or $5 per month billed annually; the annual plan is billed at $60 for the first year. Professional purchases include a 90-day full refund guarantee. Supported current platforms listed are Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 or later, with legacy support for 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 it is installed or accessible. EmEditor is produced by Emurasoft, Inc., which is listed as founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Good
- Handles files up to 16 TB or 1,099 billion lines.
- CSV tools include sorting, pivot tables, and joins.
- Supports macros, plug-ins, multi-cursor, and column editing.
- Trial becomes Free automatically without automatic charges.
- Personal home or school users may install on up to five computers.
Watch out
- Available for Windows only.
- Organizations need a license for each computer where it is installed or accessible.
- Professional trial lasts 7 days.
Who it suits
EmEditor may suit Windows users who edit text or CSV files, including users working with very large files or repeatable macro tasks. Its licensing terms distinguish personal home or school installations from organizational use.
Verdict
EmEditor pairs large-file handling with CSV tools, macros, and external integrations on Windows. A free edition is available, while Professional subscriptions are listed at $6 per month or $5 per month billed annually.
Plans and prices
From EmEditor's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Monthly Subscription | $6 a month | Professional edition · License counted per computer · Billed monthly |
| Professional Annual Subscription | $60 a year | Professional edition · 60 USD first year · 90-day money-back guarantee · Billed annually (60 USD first year) |
| Annual Subscription | $5 a month | Professional subscription; renews at $45/year while active. · Billed annually at $60 first year |
| Monthly Subscription | $6 a month | Professional subscription; renewal price is $6/month. · Billed monthly |
| EmEditor Free | Free | Free edition after the 7-day Professional trial or by choice. |
| Professional Trial | Free | 7-day trial, then it automatically becomes Free with no automatic charges. |
The facts
Each one read from EmEditor's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Awards Received
- The company says EmEditor has won over 24 international awards.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Column editing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- CSV Editing
- It includes powerful CSV features such as sorting, pivot tables, joins, and freezing headers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Customer Support
- Emurasoft states that it is committed to timely customer support.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- External Integrations
- External tools can connect EmEditor with programs such as compilers, browsers, and HTMLTidy.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Large File Capacity
- Handles files up to 16 TB or 1,099 billion lines.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Organization Licensing
- Organizations need a license for each computer where EmEditor is installed or accessible.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Performance Claim
- The site claims EmEditor is 2× to 187× faster than other text editors across tested categories.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Personal Installations
- Home or school personal users may install the software on up to five computers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Plug-in Support
- The editor supports plug-ins, including AI tools when the ChatAI plug-in is installed.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Refund Guarantee
- Professional purchases include a 90-day full refund guarantee.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Company Identity
- EmEditor is produced by Emurasoft, Inc.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free Edition
- A free version is available and can be used without purchasing the product.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Trial Behavior
- The 7-day Professional trial becomes Free automatically and does not charge automatically.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Macro recording
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Macro Support
- EmEditor supports powerful, scriptable macros for repeated tasks.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported Platform
- EmEditor is a Windows text editor.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10,Windows 11,Windows Server 2019 or later; legacy support includes Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2checked 22 Sep 2026
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