firstobject XML Editor
firstobject.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- The editor formats XML and edits HTML, loosely formed XML, and other markup.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · firstobject.com
- Support
- The maker says it enjoys responding to questions and helping with FOAL scripts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Dependencies
- The editor does not require Java or MSXML for general use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Download
- The page lists version 2.4.2.431, dated 23-Apr-2011, as an installer and also offers a zipped executable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Editing
- The editor has an editable, customizable tree view, syntax coloring, word wrap, Go To Line, and XML path display.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Encoding
- It supports text encoding selection and conversion, Unicode character functions, and common XML or HTML encoding declarations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Large files
- The maker says foxe loads multi-megabyte files quickly and supports very large documents.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Large-file handling
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · firstobject.com
- License limit
- The editor is free for commercial use, but redistribution outside your institution requires asking permission.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Portable
- foxe is available as a standalone executable that can run from removable storage, with settings stored optionally beside the executable or in the Windows user application data folder.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Related developer product
- The separately sold Advanced CMarkup Developer License includes the editor's Visual Studio project source code, one year of priority support, and upgrades.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Scripting
- Its FOAL scripting language can retrieve, merge, split, and transform markup documents and compute reports.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Security and trust
- The maker's purchase page says purchases are handled through a secure PayPal shopping cart.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
- Supported platforms
- WindowsRead 22 Sep 2026 · firstobject.com
- Validation
- DTD validation is available through MSXML.Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
Plans and prices
Free Free Windows desktop editor · Portable single-executable software · XML tree editing · Syntax coloring and word wrap · FOAL scripting · Commercial use permitted Read 22 Sep 2026 · firstobject.com
firstobject XML Editor Free Free to use anywhere, including commercially · ask permission before redistributing outside your institution Read 11 Oct 2026 · firstobject.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Text Editors#75 of 827.4
Alternatives to firstobject XML EditorAll alternatives →
Zed From $10/mo · Free plan 9.1 Visit 
Visual Studio Code Free plan 9.0 Visit 
EmEditor From $5/mo · Free plan 9.0 Visit 
Calmly Writer Free plan 9.0 Visit 
Lapce Free plan 8.8 Visit