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Microsoft PowerToys
A collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks. From window management to file operations, PowerToys supercharges your productivity.
Quick start
Get PowerToys running on your Windows machine in minutes
Download PowerToys
Choose your preferred installation method:
PowerToys requires Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) or newer.
Launch PowerToys
After installation, PowerToys runs automatically in the system tray. Look for the PowerToys icon in your taskbar notification area.Right-click the icon to access:
- Settings - Configure individual utilities
- Quick Access - Toggle utilities on/off
- Exit - Close PowerToys
Enable your first utility
Open PowerToys Settings and try PowerToys Run:
- Navigate to PowerToys Run in the left sidebar
- Toggle Enable PowerToys Run to On
- Press
Alt + Spaceto launch the quick launcher - Type an app name, file path, or command to search
Explore more utilities
PowerToys includes 25+ utilities for different workflows:
- FancyZones - Create custom window layouts
- Color Picker - Pick colors from anywhere on screen
- PowerRename - Bulk rename files with regex
- File Locksmith - See which processes are using a file
Explore by category
Find the right utility for your workflow
Window Management
Create custom window layouts and snap zones with FancyZones
File Operations
Bulk rename, resize images, and manage file locks
Quick Launcher
Launch apps, search files, and run commands instantly
Color Tools
Pick colors from screen and manage your color palette
Keyboard Shortcuts
Remap keys and create custom shortcuts
Mouse Utilities
Find your mouse, highlight clicks, and jump across monitors
Clipboard & Paste
Enhanced clipboard with AI-powered transformations
Text Extraction
Extract text from images using OCR
Screen Tools
Measure pixels, zoom, and annotate with ZoomIt
Community and support
Join thousands of PowerToys users and contributors
GitHub Discussions
Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with the community
Report Issues
Found a bug? Report it on GitHub Issues
Contributing Guide
Learn how to contribute code, documentation, or translations
FAQ & Troubleshooting
Common questions and solutions to known issues
Ready to supercharge your Windows experience?
Install PowerToys today and discover how these utilities can streamline your daily workflow.
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