Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor for Windows. It is widely used by developers, programmers, and other professionals who need a powerful yet lightweight tool for editing plain text and source code.

Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL, based on the powerful editing component Scintilla, which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world's carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment. Read more.