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Free HTML Editors
The links below are to sites that have programs that are all freeware or shareware which can be used without registering. There are so MANY of these programs, 100's to be sure, that the "free" criteria was one way to cut down on the number. You may use any search engine to look for others on your own. These programs require a knowledge of HTML.
Well designed editor with built-in HTML references. MANY JavaScripts and DHTML scripts included.
Well constructed, easy to use esign suite. Can be used with different languages.
Completely rewritten in Java! A little harder to install than some. Very clean look. Complete on-line documentation.
Simple but powerful text editor with limited features.
Simple HTML editor with addition of project management and floating menus.
Actually a programmers code editor that can be used for many languages. Adapts nicely to HTML with tag library.
Simple HTML text editor based on HTML validation program. Cleans up untidy code and checks syntax.
Simple, clean interface with built-in preview. Tabs for some tags. Some wizards for tables, forms and frames.
Nice open screen with tabbed section for various commands. Pretty basic.
Simple enough for the beginner. Enough features to keep the advanced user happy. Many built in tools. Customizable.
Presently, this is my editor of choice for just about everything! It is extremely fast and has most of the features I want for quick
code editing. Code indentations line up and can be "folded". It highlights several different languages and matches "braces".
Excellent all-purpose editor with option to pay for more powerful upgrade. This page also has many resources.
Technically shareware but trial never seems to run out. Similar to many others. Other freeware tools on this site.
Small size but powerful features. Highlighting for different languages.
Interesting split screen feature shows "live" update as you edit. Many built-in templates and help files.
Original free version of a now commercial product.
A nice "open source" code editor being actively developed by a "community" of authors.
VERY basic editor.
Coding environment FULL of advanced features. Tabbed libraries provide help with HTML, CSS, ...
Scaled-down version of TSW Webcoder. For those who like a clean environment and need less help.
Many features to help with coding in HTML and CSS. Nicely designed interface.
Good basic editor with interesting color picker. Site has other tools.
Raw HTML code editor with additional help for JavaScript and built-in code snippets.
Commercial HTML Editors
The links below are to sites that have programs that are not just simple HTML editors. They help organize many HTML pages into projects, organize resources, and maintain larger sites. They may also allow you to build pages and sites without much knowledge of HTML. Most of these programs are shareware with a trial period or commercial programs. Prices may vary from $20 to $400 or more. Many of these programs are the ones professional web designers use.
Generous 60 day trial. Project organization. Tools to validate code and check links.
Nice editor with many tag helpers. Includes color picker, image editor, FTP, cataloger and flash preview.
Very complete editor with user-friendly interface. Complete with projects, link checker and more.
Comes with 20 JavaScripts. Interface Menus and buttons facilitate tag entry with advanced options.
(Short evaluation trial ran out before I could review it!)
A COMPLETE commercial quality editor with tools, wizards, project management...
Simple, effective HTML editor with low price. I keep coming back to this one.
Completely upgraded (new?) version of the editor. Curiously similar to AceHTML 5 Pro .
I like it more each time I use it. Easy for the beginner. Frees the advanced user to create content. Very intuitive.
Expensive, complex, complete programming environment. THE professional choice!
Only 15 day evaluation. Many wizards to help create just about everything.
Ordinary editor with several helping features.
Very clean user interface with many wizards to help the beginner. Nice WYSIWYG feature.
Very well arranged screen showing tag explorer, insert code preview and main page code. Menus help select tags.
More complete version of the editor with files/folders tab. Additional options to manage sites.
Powerful editor which has been around a while. Project management. Only 50 use trial is STUPID.
Complete HTML coding editor and project management. Most tools included or linkable.
Another high powered editing environment. Most bells and whistles. Sweet navigation view.
Rather simple editor with most of the options to create simple tag structures.
Simple interface hides the many options available from menus to help create tags.
Many useful built-in tools including GIF animator and image map editor. Complete tag help and page wizards.
Very fast and inexpensive solution. 50 use trial is DUMB!
Very fast editor with many features. Project management is strong as well as many helper features.
Small but fast simple file editor will work for several different Web-based languages.
Very slick theme based site creator. Versatile yet easy to use.
Excellent all-purpose editor which is a powerful upgrade of the Light version. This page also has many resources.
Very strong on wizards including one for calendars and other unique helpers. A complete editing environment.
Complete project manager that doesn't scrimp on HTML tools and helpers.
Tries to cater to beginner and experienced user alike.
Good basic editor with menus for many tags.
Free Helper Programs
The links below are to sites that have programs that can be used with others to make building pages and sites easier. They may help design backgrounds or customer colors. These programs may be anything from freeware to major commercial programs. Most that are not free have trial periods.
Nice colour picking applications to assign colors for page. Allows "snagging" color from just about anywhere.
Very fast disk defragmenter with fewer hassles than Norton or any others.
Shows all fonts on the computer. Help manage, install and uninstall them. Must complete free registration with PC Mag.
Quick easy-to-use image viewer.
Very versatile thumbnail and picture gallery HTML page creator. Offers MANY different "skins" or make your own.
Completely free and very easy to install. Barebones compresses only to ZIP. Uncompresses only a few formats. This is all most peopel need. Did I mention it was free?
Checks links both internal and external including image links.
Check HTML tag syntax and suggests corrections.
Powerful renamer with unbelievable number of options.
Cleans up HTML source code. Can be used as a "plug-in" for most editors.
Another link checker.
Commercial Helper Programs
The links below are to sites that have programs that can be used with others to make building pages and sites easier. They may help design backgrounds or customer colors. These programs may be anything from freeware to major commercial programs. Most that are not free have trial periods.
Produces all kinds of DHTML menus from simple to VERY complex.
GOOD thumbnail and HTML gallery page creator.
Not only checks HTML structure but compares to current structure and accessibility standards.
Checks all links in a file, website or folder. Checks internal and external links.
Enhance, optimize, edit and organize digital images. A "standard".
Constructs complete site maps, DHTML menus and search engines for your site.
Excellent screen capture utility with configurable input and output options. Accompanying Studio modifies images.
Checks URL/links both internally and externally.
A fast compressor which can make small files. Nice interface.
One of the oldest compressor/decompressor programs around. Some are quicker, some compress more completely.
Quickly produce buttons and the code to use them.
Extends the idea of menu maker to create consistent themes.
Generate 3D graphics for your site.
3D vector graphics program.
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