jEditor 5.3 Release Notes
A performance-focused update refining navigation, editing responsiveness, and Git integration.
jEditor Release Notes
Includes updates from versions 1.0 through 5.3
August 2015 - July 2025
Explore the complete release history of jEditor — the lightweight and modern text editor for macOS. From its first release in 2015 to the latest version in 2025, jEditor has continually evolved with powerful features like syntax highlighting, Git integration, split editing, and an advanced theme system. This page provides detailed notes for every version, showcasing performance improvements, interface refinements, and developer-focused enhancements introduced over the years.
Browse below to discover what’s new in each version, learn about major milestones, and see how jEditor grew into a fast, flexible, and elegant editor designed for modern macOS workflows.
Requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
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jEditor 5
jEditor 5.2 Release Notes
Introduced built-in Preview, redesigned Split Editor, and smoother document workflows.
jEditor 5.1 Release Notes
Added “Open Quickly”, improved iCloud Drive handling, and smarter syntax highlighting.
jEditor 5.0 Release Notes
Major release with Git integration, redesigned workflow, and improved customization.
jEditor 4
jEditor 4.3 Release Notes
Introduced new syntax highlighter, themes, tab bar, and major performance improvements.
jEditor 4.2 Release Notes
Added customizable key bindings, more languages, and smarter sidebar and editor behavior.
jEditor 4.1 Release Notes
Improved syntax highlighting, line number themes, and dark mode readability.
jEditor 4.0 Release Notes
Introduced Split Editor, advanced Find & Replace, and improved sidebar and performance.
jEditor 3
jEditor 3.3 Release Notes
Improved syntax highlighting, comment toggling, and overall editor performance.
jEditor 3.2 Release Notes
Enhanced sidebar behavior, completion logic, and user interface responsiveness.
jEditor 3.1 Release Notes
Added file search, status bar, and sidebar improvements with new syntax updates.
jEditor 3.0 Release Notes
Introduced Sidebar, themes, and smarter editing tools for modern workflows.
jEditor 2
jEditor 2.1 Release Notes
Added syntax highlighting, line numbers, and customizable editor preferences.
jEditor 2.0 Release Notes
Introduced Preferences window and support for multiple file formats.
jEditor 1
jEditor 1.0 Release Notes
The first release, supporting multiple file types, multi-window editing, and PDF export.