Sublime Text

by Sublime HQ · Developer tools

PaidWindowsMacLinux

Very fast text and code editor; free to evaluate, licence for continued use.

Official download from sublimetext.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens sublimetext.com, Sublime HQ's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Sublime Text?

Sublime Text is known for opening huge files instantly and for multi-cursor editing. You can download and evaluate it for free; a licence is required for continued use.

Key features

  • Multiple cursors and selections
  • Goto Anything fuzzy navigation
  • Opens very large files quickly
  • Package Control plugins

Best for

  • Editing large log or data files
  • People who want a fast, minimal editor
  • Quick edits alongside a heavier IDE

Install

How to install Sublime Text

  1. 1Open the official Sublime Text download page on sublimetext.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id SublimeHQ.SublimeText.4 -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask sublime-text

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.sublimetext.three

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Sublime Text safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on sublimetext.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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FAQ

Sublime Text questions

Where can I download Sublime Text safely?

Download Sublime Text only from Sublime HQ's official site at sublimetext.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Sublime Text free?

Sublime Text is paid software. You can try it first (trial or evaluation), then buy a licence from sublimetext.com.

Does Sublime Text work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Sublime Text is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Sublime HQ's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Sublime Text from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id SublimeHQ.SublimeText.4 -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask sublime-text); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.sublimetext.three). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Sublime Text?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full developer tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side. Free and open-source options are marked in the list.