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Vim

by Bram Moolenaar · opens 29 file types
Cross-platform
AT A GLANCE
DeveloperBram Moolenaar
PlatformsCross-platform
Opens29 file types
Get it fromwww.vim.org
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29 file types verified
Last reviewed Sep 2026

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What is Vim?

Vim is a text editor designed for Windows, Mac OS X and UNIX. Its software supports hundreds of programming languages, reads most text files, and can be expanded with available plugins. VIM also enables simultaneous editing of multiple files in separate windows. It also includes right-to-left typing, automatic unpacking of compressed files, and multi-byte character support.

Files Vim opens

29 formats
Text Files
System Files
Web Files
Data Files
Misc Files
Database Files
Executable Files

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SOURCEwww.vim.orgofficial site - avoid third-party download portals
PLATFORMSCross-platform

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Files Vim opens most

1.JSONJavaScript Object Notation file
2.CONFConfiguration File
3.PROPERTIESJava Properties File
4.YMLYAML Ain't Markup Language file
5.UTF8UTF-8 Encoded Text File
6.LISTGeneric List File (plain-text list)

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