Microsoft PowerToys
A downloadable tool for Windows
Microsoft PowerToys
A collection of utilities to customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks
About
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of more than 25 free utilities developed by Microsoft to enhance productivity and customize Windows. These tools help power users optimize and personalize Windows for a more efficient workflow.
PowerToys is an open-source project developed by the Microsoft team with support from an active developer community. All utilities are regularly updated and improved based on user feedback.
Main Utilities
FancyZones
Powerful window manager for creating complex layouts and quickly organizing windows on your desktop.
PowerRename
Bulk file renaming with support for regular expressions and photo metadata (EXIF, XMP).
Color Picker
Quick color picking anywhere on screen in various formats (HEX, RGB, HSL).
PowerToys Run
Quick app launcher with file search, calculator, and numerous plugins.
Advanced Paste
Extended paste capabilities with AI model support (OpenAI, Azure, Google Gemini, Ollama).
Keyboard Manager
Remap keys and create custom keyboard shortcuts.
Image Resizer
Quick image resizing directly from the File Explorer context menu.
Peek
Quick file preview without opening applications.
Text Extractor
Recognize and copy text from anywhere on screen (OCR).
Mouse Utilities
Set of mouse tools: cursor highlighting, click effects, and more.
Command Palette
Quick access to Windows commands and functions through a convenient command palette.
Screen Ruler
Measure distances and sizes of objects on screen.
File Locksmith
Identify which processes are using a specific file.
Quick Accent
Quick input of characters with diacritical marks.
ZoomIt
Screen magnification, drawing, and annotations for presentations.
Workspaces
Save and restore sets of applications and their positions.
Always on Top
Pin windows to stay on top of all other windows.
Awake
Keep your computer awake on demand without changing power settings.
Crop and Lock
Crop any window and lock it in place on your screen.
Hosts File Editor
Edit your system hosts file with a user-friendly interface.
Light Switch
Quick toggle between light and dark mode themes.
Mouse Without Borders
Control multiple computers from a single mouse and keyboard.
What's New in Version 0.97.1
System Requirements
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Also available via WinGet, Chocolatey, and Scoop
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PowerToys is distributed under the MIT License
Last updated: February 2026
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