Cedar Writer for Windows
A document editor that opens DOCX files and keeps styles simple enough to print reliably.
Version 3.4.1 · Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit · 56 MB
Scanned file · SHA-256 published below
A document editor that opens DOCX files and keeps styles simple enough to print reliably.
Editorial description
Cedar Writer is a word processor for Windows 10 and 11. A document editor that opens DOCX files and keeps styles simple enough to print reliably. This catalog page covers the current 3.4.1 installer we measured at 56.0 MB, including the SHA-256 published with the release.
In daily use it lets you write letters, track changes lightly, and export PDF. We noted complex SmartArt from Office is flattened on open. Setup does not bundle extra toolbars. It is not a full Microsoft 365 replacement.
Key features
DOCX round-trip
Opens and saves the format most offices still email.
PDF export
Prints a PDF without a virtual printer.
Screenshots
What's new
Cedar Writer 3.4.1: current catalog build. complex SmartArt from Office is flattened on open.
System requirements
Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit, 200 MB free disk space, and a display of 1280×720 or higher.
How to install
Download Cedar Writer with the labeled button on this page, verify the SHA-256, then run cedar-writer-setup.exe. The installer does not change the default browser or search engine.
Pros
- Familiar files
- No account
Cons
- Advanced Word features drop
