Lightweight Text Editor

Lightweight Text Editor

by Erik Wegener

51 ratings
39 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 6, 2022
  • August 8, 2026

Features

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About

This app allows users to work with plain text files without formatting concerns. It can open any text file, create folders for organization, and adjust encoding and line endings.

โœ“Open any plain text file
โœ“Create folders for organization
โœ“Change text encoding
โœ“Adjust line endings (CR/LF/CRLF)
โœ“No formatting concerns
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What's New in Lightweight Text Editor

1.1

August 8, 2026

โ€ข Quality enhancements

User reviews

I use this to edit AI responses outside of the email, text or word processor. Very convenient.

If I see something I want to quickly store for later use or reference I use this app. I use Google Keep on my phone but on the iMac I use this app. Its simplicity is the biggest reason I use it.

Great app, but needs a small fix for file exporting!

Thank you for creating such a wonderful and useful text editor app. I really enjoy using it!However, I found a small bug when exporting files to the iOS Files app. When saving a new file to local storage, the app does not automatically add the ".txt" extension. This causes the file to appear greyed out and unopenable in the Apple Files app and other applications.The problem is solved only when I manually type ".txt" at the end of the filename during export. It would be much more user-friendly if the app could automatically append the ".txt" extension to exported files.Thank you again for your hard work and great app! I look forward to future updates.
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Lightweight (itโ€™s in the name)

Brilliant notebook app to use, I have to use several as a writer, and this is one of the best I regularly use. Thank you.

Thank You x a Zillion!

Thank You x a Zillion!

Only some file types

Didnโ€™t let me open or edit CSS files although they are essentially plain text.

Response from developer

Fixed in the latest app update. Thank you for your feedback.

Developer apps

FAQ

What devices is Lightweight Text Editor available on?

Lightweight Text Editor is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering cross-platform compatibility for users.

How often is Lightweight Text Editor updated?

The app was last updated on June 9, 2024, indicating active development and potential for future improvements.

What is the age rating for Lightweight Text Editor?

Lightweight Text Editor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Can Lightweight Text Editor handle different text encodings?

Yes, users can change the encoding of text files within Lightweight Text Editor to ensure compatibility with various character sets.

Does Lightweight Text Editor support organizing files into folders?

Yes, the app allows users to create folders directly within the application to help organize their documents.

What is the user sentiment for Lightweight Text Editor based on ratings?

Lightweight Text Editor has a rating of 4.1 stars from 15 ratings, suggesting generally positive user reception.

Can Lightweight Text Editor open files with any extension?

Yes, the app is designed to open any plain text file, regardless of its file extension.