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UltraEdit 2025.0 for macOS and Linux

Featuring: Lower CPU usage, better stability, and smoother editing experience

UE 2026.0
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UltraEdit 2025.0 is the long-awaited update many macOS and Linux users have been asking for — and an important step toward a more stable and responsive experience on both platforms. This release addresses repeated crashes, startup issues, and a hang that could push CPU usage to 100%, helping longer editing sessions run more smoothly.

Multi-file work is also more reliable, with improvements to file detection, tabs, screen splits, and window behavior. macOS users also get dictation and transcription support, while Linux users benefit from better terminal and clipboard behavior.

The release also improves SSH/Telnet compatibility, project file portability, JSON tools, Quick Find, live preview, and everyday editing behavior across both platforms.

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UE 2025.0 for macOS improves stability and performance, with lower CPU usage in affected scenarios and new macOS dictation/transcription support.

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UltraEdit 2023.0 Mac & Linux

Featuring: enhanced large file mode and integrated shell terminal.

UltraEdit 2023.0 for Mac and Linux RELEASED NOCTA
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A long awaited update to UltraEdit Mac and Linux is here! This release adopts popular features introduced in the Windows version and incorporates them into Mac and Linux.

The highlights of this release are:

  • Enhanced Large File Mode
  • Integrated dockable terminal/shell window
  • Numerous bug fixes and improvements!

Head to our blog to learn more about the most recent release!

    UltraEdit Mac 2022.0: What’s New
    Featuring local file save states & Updated HTML Tidy

    UltraEdit 2022.0 has arrived for Mac. The highlights for this release are two new features and two quality updates. Update now to the latest version to benefit from these updates.

    Save / working state for files

    Auto-saved working states are now included in UE 2022.0. This feature allows you to work on files without paying attention to saving. This will automatically be enabled when you launch UE Mac 2022.0.

    Note: This is different from auto-save. This feature adds a non-permanent layer of saving wherein you can freely close your editor and get back to the same state without overwriting the actual file.

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    Updated HTML Tidy

    UltraEdit Mac has been updated to the latest HTML Tidy – in line with the Windows version. The editor’s updated linter will automatically clean and suggest corrections for HTML and XML documents. Users can also utilize this new feature to fix markup errors and modernize legacy code to the latest standards.

    Find in files: results to new edit window

    Instead of the output window, you can now instruct the editor to show results in a separate window. This option will write the results of the search to a new, unsaved file in UltraEdit. This way, you can edit, save, or print the results. You can right-click on a result in the edit window to open the match/file from the context menu.

    Opening hyperlinks from the editor

    Open hyperlinks straight from the editor in this Mac-specific feature! Text is normally rendered and drawn as… text. But with this command, you can tell the editor to read and open a string as a URL instead.

    Use this feature by using the default keystroke: Cmd + Shift + Click. This is a handy keystroke to remember if you’re working with multiple file references in HTML or file directories.

    Other changes:

    Here are a couple of other quality-of-life changes based on your feedback. If you have other bug reports or requests send us an email or post on our user forums.

    Other notable updates

    • Improved editing with Live Preview
    • Improved pasting in of UTF-8 text, including emojis and other visual glyphs
    • Improved auto-updating of function list
    • Improved file change detection with samba network share
    • Addressed issues with Find/Replace in macros
    • Addressed Project tab issues when no files are open
    • Addressed issues with dockable window context menus
    • Addressed syntax highlighting issues
    • Addressed issue with “Comment add”
    • Addressed issue when attempting to run as root

    For the full list of new changes, head on over to our latest changes page.

    UltraEdit Linux v21 now available

    Featuring full Git integration and multi-window!

    UltraEdit Mac v21 now available

    Open multiple files or projects in multiple UltraEdit window

    Like using multiple windows for different files or projects? You’ll love UltraEdit v21’s new multi-window support. Create a new UltraEdit window via File » New Window or with Cmd Shift N. Of course, your multiple instances all remember and reload previously their previously opened files and projects.

    The ultimate Git workspace for Linux

    Clone, checkout, modify, commit, merge, push, and pull with UltraEdit. Review uncommitted changes, compare differences between branches branches, and resolve merge conflicts with UltraCompare. With seamless cross-product integration, UltraEdit and UltraCompare are unparalleled in the industry in how they work together to provide you with the ultimate Git workspace on Linux.

    Getting setup with Git in UE 21

    The first time you run UltraEdit v21, you’ll see a prompt to enable Git. Review your settings here and confirm Git integration.

    You can also manually enable Git

    If you start UltraEdit but aren’t prompted to enable Git, don’t worry – you can enable it manually. To do so, go to Edit » Preferences and scroll over to the Git Integration item. Check Enable Git integration, then click Browse to select the folder containing the Git binary. On most macOS systems you can find it in /usr/bin/git.

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    4 Git things you can do in the UltraEdit v21

    1) Interact with repositories in the Places and Project tabs (File View)

    To access contextual Git functionality, open the File View (View » Toolbars / Windows » File View). In the Places tab, browse to Git repositories on your system. You’ll notice Git icon overlays that reflect the status of the Git repository. A green overlay means the repo is up-to-date with no uncommitted changes, while an orange icon reflects uncommitted changes. A red icon signals merge conflicts, and a question mark (?) means the repository contains objects that haven’t yet been added. In the Project tab you’ll also see the current branch beneath the repository folder.

    Right-click on any repository folder to access Git-specific options, like adding, committing, and pushing/pulling. See status, blame log, diff/merge externally in UltraCompare, and more. You can also launch the Git Shell and Git Branch Manager.

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    2) Run Git commands directly in UltraEdit through the Git Shell

    Is the command line your thing? No problem. Run your commands directly in the Git Shell. Access your command history via the dropdown. Select different repositories on your system with the repo dropdown at top.

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    3) Manage and merge branches

    The Git branch manager allows you to interact with branches. With this window you can:

    • Checkout / create / delete branches
    • Commit all changes
    • Merge and rebase branches
    • Filter and search branches
    • Add / remove remote references
    • Pull from / push to remote
    • See which branches are merged into active branch (indicated via checkmark)
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    4) Diff / merge from UltraEdit into UltraCompare for a fully integrated Git workflow

    When you need to track down what’s been changed or resolve unexpected merge conflicts, UltraCompare stands ready to assist. Right-click on any file or folder to diff and see changes between branches and commits. You can also launch a resolve conflicts session in UltraCompare and complete your merge.

    Important note: To provide you with the optimal workflow, we recommend downloading and installing the latest UltraCompare release.

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