The #1 WinUI WordPad replacement in the Microsoft Store.
Keep your documents safe with autosave, multitask effortlessly using tabs, and enjoy seamless Windows voice typing. Experience your files in dark mode and much more! Now featuring reliable printing support and a more consistent layout, Ivirius Text Editor is your all-in-one solution for editing RTF files with ease.
Our mission is to deliver a modern, fluent, and native WinUI experience that reimagines and improves upon the deprecated WordPad app - crafted with our vision of what a truly smooth Windows text editor should be.
| Ivirius Text Editor (FREE) | Ivirius Text Editor Plus ($2.99) |
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Below is a feature comparison between WordPad, Ivirius Text Editor, and Ivirius Text Editor Plus. The differences range from enhanced text editing options to entirely new capabilities. Note that WordPad and Ivirius Text Editor are based on different technologies, so exact feature parity isn’t guaranteed.
| Feature | WordPad | Ivirius Text Editor | Ivirius Text Editor Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTF Editing Support | 🟡 Basic formatting | 🟡 Extended formatting | ✅ Full RTF editing |
| Object Insertion | 🟡 Legacy RTF objects | 🟡 Images, date/time | ✅ Images, date/time, tables, screenshots, etc. |
| Import / Export Formats | 🟡 Limited | ✅ | ✅ |
| Themes | ❌ | 🟡 Default WinUI styling | ✅ Advanced styling (coming soon) |
| Tabs | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Setup / Installer | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Word Count | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Home Page | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI Text Generation | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| New File Templates | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Full Context Menu & Selection Flyout | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
To learn more about this app, go to https://ivirius.com/docs/ and look through the Ivirius Text Editor section to find what you're looking for - if you're having trouble searching, consider joining our Discord server and ask one of the Ivirius Text Editor developers.
Zippy is the built-in AI assistant exclusive to Ivirius Text Editor Plus. Powered by the pollinations.ai API, Zippy brings smart AI features right to your fingertips — no complex setup needed, just seamless remote integration capable of running on all configurations.
Interact with Zippy by clicking on him in his tiny container to open a menu of fun and helpful actions. Just a heads-up: be kind to Zippy! If he gets sad, he’ll lose his vibrant colors and cheerful personality. Don't forget to give him a treat every once in a while 😉
Warning
Zippy requires an active internet connection to function properly. Since pollinations.ai relies on donations, you may occasionally see ads in Zippy’s responses.
This project is currently not open for public contributions. However, if you believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, consider applying to join the Ivirius Team. Please note that all team work is voluntary — no paychecks or salaries are offered.
Curious why this project isn’t publicly available under a restrictive license? You can learn more in the FAQ section on our docs home page.
We plan to open up localization contributions soon, allowing the community to help translate the app without joining the core team. Stay tuned for updates!
We’d love to hear from you! If you want to report an issue or share suggestions, reach out to us via:
