PilotEdit is a powerful text and hex editor for Windows. It[SQ]s designed for handling very large files (far exceeding what standard editors like Notepad can manage) and offers a range of features suitable for both everyday text editing and specialized tasks like programming, web development, and data analysis.

Key features often include :

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Large file handling:

Its primary strength is its ability to efficiently open and edit files of gigabytes in size, something most other editors struggle with.
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Hex editing:

Allows direct manipulation of files at the hexadecimal level, useful for debugging and working with binary data.
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Text editing:

Provides standard text editing features like syntax highlighting (for various programming languages), search and replace (with regular expressions), and code folding.
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Column mode editing:

Enables simultaneous editing of multiple lines in a column, facilitating tasks like inserting or modifying data in specific columns.
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File comparison:

Lets you compare two files to identify differences.
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Macro recording:

Allows automating repetitive tasks.
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Unicode support:

Handles various character encodings.
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FTP/SFTP integration:

Facilitates editing files directly on remote servers.


PilotEdit is generally considered a more advanced and powerful editor than Notepad++ or other lightweight text editors, but it[SQ]s also a paid software. Its usefulness depends on your needs; if you mostly work with small text files, a simpler editor might suffice. But if you need to handle massive files or work with binary data, PilotEdit[SQ]s capabilities make it a strong contender.