PowerToys 0.96.1
PowerToys, developed by Microsoft, is a free collection of open-source utilities designed to enhance your Windows 10 and Windows 11 experience.
If you need better window organization, faster file management, or custom keyboard shortcuts, PowerToys delivers powerful tools that transform how you interact with your PC.
Before you begin, check out the What is the Use of PowerToys? guide for a complete overview.
Key Features
FancyZones provides advanced window management for effortless multitasking.
Create custom snap layouts beyond Windows default options and organize multiple applications across your screen with precision.
PowerRename is a bulk renaming tool that saves time when managing large file collections.
Use search-and-replace patterns, regular expressions, and batch operations to rename hundreds of files instantly.
Keyboard Manager lets you customize key mappings for personalized shortcuts.
Remap individual keys or create shortcut combinations tailored to your workflow.
PowerToys Run offers a quick-launch tool to open apps, files, or perform searches instantly.
Press Alt+Space to access this powerful launcher that works faster than the Windows Start menu.
Additional Utilities
PowerToys includes many more tools such as Color Picker for grabbing color values from anywhere on screen, Image Resizer for batch image processing, and File Locksmith to identify which processes are using specific files.
System Requirements
PowerToys requires Windows 10 version 2004 or later, or Windows 11. The installer is approximately 274MB and runs efficiently in the background without impacting system performance.
Related Tools
For a complete Windows optimization setup, consider pairing PowerToys with these utilities:
- DirectX - Essential graphics and multimedia component for Windows.
- FxSound - Enhance audio quality across all applications.
- Media Preview - Add video thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer.
- FFmpeg - Command-line multimedia processing toolkit.
- FlyOobe - Customize Windows 11 setup and bypass hardware checks.
- VLC Media Player - Play any video format without extra codecs.
- K-Lite Codec Pack - Complete codec solution for media playback.
Why Download PowerToys?
PowerToys transforms Windows into a more productive environment without third-party bloatware.
As an official Microsoft product, it integrates seamlessly with your system while remaining completely free and open-source.
Regular updates add new utilities and improve existing features based on community feedback.
Download PowerToys and unlock your Windows PC's full potential.
