PyPad is a classic-style text editor inspired by Microsoft WordPad.
Built with Python and Tkinter, PyPad offers a clean, distraction-free writing environment with essential formatting
tools and the ability to read and write .docx files – making it a convenient companion for quickly viewing or editing
simple Word documents without installing a full office suite.
Features:
• Rich text basics – Bold, italic, underline, font family, size, and color
• Multiple file formats – .txt, .py, .html, .docx
• Enhanced .docx support with formatting markers (**bold**, *italic*, _underline_)
• Document preview and statistics
• Find & Replace, Word count, Dark mode
• Portable and cross-platform (Python source available)
README
Compile from scratch
This repository remove UPX signatures from the PP main binary to address security failures, old install method refactored in C.
To compile the installer manually open WSL then run:
To compile the python file in the 'src' directory, cd to that folder and use pyinstaller:
pyinstaller --onefile --windowed pypad.py
Be aware: if Pyinstaller tease you into packing the final PE with UPX, don't do that. The UPX Packer is very good to optimize and deliver compiled binaries but it has been abused by cybercriminals. Due to their actions, all PE packed with UPX get automatically marked as malicious by EDR or VirusTotal services (yes, even if they are innoquos)
PyPad Installer
Installation Directory - Complete file hierarchy in AppData/Local (this strategy will also let the program avoid admin privileges, since they are known to raise concerns)