Notepad++
Notepad++ is a free, open-source source code editor and Notepad replacement designed for the Windows environment. Built in C++ using the Win32 API and STL, it leverages the Scintilla editing component to provide high execution speed and a small memory footprint. It supports syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages and is distributed under the GNU General Public License. The editor is optimized for efficiency to minimize CPU usage and power consumption.
Checked on Sep 30, 2026.
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