Welcome to PowerToys

Supercharge your Windows productivity with powerful utilities

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.

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Install PowerToys

Quick start

Get PowerToys running on your Windows machine in minutes

1. Download PowerToys

   Choose your preferred installation method:

   WinGet

   winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
   

   PowerToys requires Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) or newer.

2. 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
3. Enable your first utility

   Open PowerToys Settings and try PowerToys Run:

   1. Navigate to PowerToys Run in the left sidebar
   2. Toggle Enable PowerToys Run to On
   3. Press Alt + Space to launch the quick launcher
   4. Type an app name, file path, or command to search

   PowerToys Run is like Spotlight for Windows - it searches apps, files, settings, and more.

4. 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

   Browse the full list in the utilities documentation.

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

Popular utilities

Most widely used PowerToys features

FancyZones

Create custom window layouts and organize your workspace efficiently

Learn more

PowerToys Run

Quick launcher for apps, files, and commands with plugin extensibility

Learn more

PowerRename

Bulk rename files with search and replace, including regex support

Learn more

Color Picker

Pick colors from anywhere on screen and copy in multiple formats

Learn more

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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