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About UltraEdit
UltraEdit is a long-running commercial editor that combines text, code and hex editing in one program. It is known for opening and working with very large files, such as logs and data exports, that many editors struggle to load.
Syntax highlighting definitions (wordfiles), themes, macros, scripts and autocomplete files are available as downloadable extras. It is sold on its own or in the All Access bundle with UltraCompare, UEStudio, UltraFinder and UltraFTP, and a portable version is offered.
Strengths
- Handles very large files
- Text, code and hex editing in one program
- Macros, scripting and custom syntax wordfiles
- Portable version available
Limitations
- Paid licence required
- Proprietary software
Details
- Pricing
- PaidCommercial licence, sold alone or in the All Access bundle.
- License
- Proprietary (Proprietary)
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- People who regularly edit very large text, log or data files
- Categories
- Code editors
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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