Smultron for Mac

Product summary

Smultron is a lightweight text editor designed to serve a wide range of users — from casual note-takers to developers writing code. Its straightforward interface keeps the focus on writing, while a handful of developer-friendly tools make it useful for programming tasks as well.

Standout capabilities

• Live HTML preview so you can check web pages before publishing.
• Side-by-side split view for comparing two documents or code files.
• Color-coded syntax highlighting to make different programming languages easier to read.
• A media-library-style document browser that lets you switch among files quickly or present them as tabs.

Who it's for

Whether you want to draft a script, maintain a to-do list, or edit source code, Smultron aims to be a simple, all-purpose editor that adapts to different workflows.

Availability and cost

Smultron is no longer a free title; the most recent release is a paid download available through the Mac App Store.

System compatibility

The current major release requires OS X Lion. Other builds exist for Mountain Lion and Mavericks, so check the available versions if you need compatibility with those older macOS releases.

Alternatives

Code::Blocks (free) is a commonly recommended substitute for users seeking a no-cost IDE/text-editor option.

Recent fixes

• Small bug fixes and minor stability improvements in the latest update.