Notepad++

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  • Developer Notepad++ Team
  • Platforms Desktop
  • Operating Systems Windows
  • Supported formats 502
  • Rating
    4.6 (37 votes)

Notepad++ covers 502 file extensions, making it easy to open, edit, and convert files to different formats. The table lists the program’s functions and supported file extensions.

With support for different file extensions, Notepad++ is great for handling diverse files daily. You can open and view files in TXT, CSV, XML, and many other formats easily.

Notepad++ allows converting files from one format to another, simplifying file sharing.

Visit the official Notepad++ Team developer website to get the latest version of Notepad++.

Files that Notepad++ can open

Easy Notepad++ troubleshooting

Why does Notepad++ quit or crash unexpectedly?

Insufficient software updates are a likely cause of Notepad++ crashes. Be sure to install the latest updates for developer products.

Restarting your computer is often an effective solution to resolve various common problems. Therefore, it is recommended to do so before making any changes to the software configuration.

How to set Notepad++ as the default program to open files?

Changing Default Programs in Windows

  1. Right-click on your file and choose the "Open With" option. Then click "Choose another app" to continue the process;
  2. In the pop-up window, find and select the Notepad++ application from the available options;
  3. Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening files.

Change the default app for a file type in Mac

  1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired file to open a menu of available actions;
  2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
  3. Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
  4. Choose "All Programs" in this menu and search for Notepad++. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.

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