Download SciTE

Download SciTE and enjoy a fast, lightweight source code editor with syntax highlighting for dozens of programming languages. SciTE (SCIntilla based Text Editor) is a free, open-source code editor built on the powerful Scintilla editing component, offering a clean, no-frills interface that loads instantly and handles large files without lag.

SciTE supports syntax highlighting for C, C++, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, Lua, and many more languages. Its highly configurable properties files let you customize nearly every aspect of the editor — from colors and fonts to keyboard shortcuts and build commands — without any GUI menus required.

Whether you’re editing scripts, writing quick code snippets, or need a reliable code editor that starts in under a second, Download SciTE delivers the speed and simplicity that programmers and developers rely on every day.

Key Features of SciTE

• Syntax highlighting for 50+ programming and scripting languages
• Built on the Scintilla editing component for fast, responsive text handling
• Code folding to collapse and expand function blocks and regions
• Integrated build and run support for compiling and executing code
• Find and replace with regular expression support
• Highly configurable via simple .properties files — no GUI menus needed
• Portable version available — runs without installation

How to Install SciTE

1. Click the download button below to get the SciTE installer.
2. Run the setup file and follow the on-screen installation wizard.
3. Accept the license agreement and choose your installation directory.
4. Launch SciTE from your desktop or Start menu.
5. Enjoy using SciTE!