Windows · Education & Science
XML Notepad
XML Notepad is the result of a promise Chris Lovett made to a friend at Microsoft. The original XML Notepad shipped in back in 1998, written by Murray Low in…
Version 2.9.0.0 · by Microsoft Corporation
Official site: github.com
About XML Notepad
XML Notepad is the result of a promise Chris Lovett made to a friend at Microsoft. The original XML Notepad shipped in back in 1998, written by Murray Low in C++. Later on it fell behind in support for XML standards and, because we didn't have time to fix it, we pulled the downloader. But Murray apparently did such a nice job that MSDN was inundated with requests to put the notepad back up, so they asked for a replacement.
How to install XML Notepad
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install Microsoft.XMLNotepad
- Open XML Notepad once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is XML Notepad free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where XML Notepad is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of XML Notepad?
The version listed here is 2.9.0.0. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install XML Notepad from the command line?
With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install Microsoft.XMLNotepad. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is XML Notepad safe?
XML Notepad downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.