BBEdit16.0.3

BBEdit lets you write, edit, and manipulate plain text, HTML, source code, and other textual data on a Mac. It is designed for professional work by writers, web authors, and software developers, handling everything from prose and markup to programming files. Its search tools include grep pattern matching and search-and-replace across multiple files, making large text collections easier to revise.

The editor provides project-definition tools, function navigation, syntax coloring for numerous programming languages, and code folding for organizing source files. It can open and save files through FTP and SFTP, while Git and Subversion integration connects editing with version-control workflows. AppleScript support and macOS Unix scripting also let BBEdit participate in automated processes, and its interface puts these capabilities within direct reach.

BBEdit 16.0.3 runs on macOS 14 Sonoma or later and is a universal application for Intel and Apple silicon Macs. It offers a 30-day evaluation with every feature enabled; afterward, it continues in Free Mode without nag screens or unsolicited interruptions, free forever. A license purchase or a Mac App Store subscription can restore its exclusive features, including for users who want the full professional toolset.

Users upgrading from Free Mode receive a new 30-day evaluation in this release before returning to Free Mode. Owners of BBEdit 15.5.5 or an earlier commercial version can purchase an upgrade, while active Mac App Store subscribers get immediate access to BBEdit 16’s advanced features without changing their subscription period.