Download Codex Editor
Download and install Codex Editor on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Download Codex Editor to start your translation journey. The application is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, with specific builds optimized for different system architectures.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- RAM: 4GB (8GB recommended)
- Storage: 2GB free space for the application
- Internet: Required for initial setup and collaboration via our GitLab cloud service
Project Storage
In addition to the application itself, you'll need disk space for your translation projects:
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Text-only projects: Text and version history are lightweight — most projects stay well under 500MB.
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Audio projects: Audio recordings add up quickly depending on length and format. For reference:
- A 30-second clip (e.g., a single verse or short paragraph): ~5MB uncompressed (WAV), under 1MB compressed (MP3)
- A 10-minute recording (roughly the length of a typical YouTube video): ~100MB WAV, ~10MB MP3
- A 30-minute recording (a book chapter or short podcast episode): ~300MB WAV, ~30MB MP3
- A 45-minute recording (a TV episode): ~450MB WAV, ~45MB MP3
Audio storage scales with your project's scope and recording format. Compressed formats (MP3, OGG) use roughly one-tenth the space of uncompressed WAV. Plan your disk space accordingly based on how much audio your project will involve.
Supported Operating Systems
- macOS: 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Windows: Windows 10 or later
- Linux: Most modern distributions (Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, or equivalent)
Download Options
Visit codexeditor.app to access the download page with platform-specific options.
macOS
Download for Apple Silicon or Intel Macs
Windows
Download x64 installer for Windows 10 or later
Linux
Download for x64, arm64, or armhf architectures
Installation Instructions
Determining Your Mac Type
Before downloading, you need to identify your Mac's processor type:
Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4 series)
- Released 2020 or later
- Check: Apple Menu → About This Mac → look for "Apple M1", "Apple M2", etc.
- Or run in Terminal:
uname -m(returns "arm64")
Intel Macs
- Released before 2020 (and some 2020 models)
- Check: Apple Menu → About This Mac → look for "Intel" processor
- Or run in Terminal:
uname -m(returns "x86_64")
Download Steps
- Visit codexeditor.app
- Click the macOS button at the top of the page
- Select your Mac type from the dropdown:
- Apple Silicon - for M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs
- Intel - for older Intel-based Macs
- The download will begin automatically
Installation Process
- Once downloaded, open the
.dmgfile - Drag Codex Editor to your Applications folder
Post-Installation Steps
After successfully installing Codex Editor:
- Launch the Application: Find and open Codex Editor
- Initial Setup: Creating your account
- Start Your Project: Create your first translation project
Need Help?
If you encounter issues during download or installation:
- Complete the Troubleshooting guide support form first
- Check our FAQ section for common solutions
- Use Reporting Bugs if you need to collect console logs
- Paste the generated template into Discord
Next Steps
Once Codex Editor is installed and running: