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# Welcome to PowerToys

> Supercharge your Windows productivity with powerful utilities

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          Microsoft PowerToys
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          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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            Get Started

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            Install PowerToys
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    Quick start
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    Get PowerToys running on your Windows machine in minutes
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  <Steps>
    <Step title="Download PowerToys">
      Choose your preferred installation method:

      <CodeGroup>
        ```powershell WinGet theme={null}
        winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
        ```

        ```powershell Microsoft Store theme={null}
        # Search for "PowerToys" in Microsoft Store
        # Or visit: https://aka.ms/getPowertoys
        ```

        ```powershell GitHub Release theme={null}
        # Download from https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases
        # Choose PowerToysUserSetup-{version}-x64.exe
        ```
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      <Note>
        PowerToys requires Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) or newer.
      </Note>
    </Step>

    <Step title="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
    </Step>

    <Step title="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

      <Tip>
        PowerToys Run is like Spotlight for Windows - it searches apps, files, settings, and more.
      </Tip>
    </Step>

    <Step title="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](/utilities/advanced-paste).
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    Explore by category
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    Find the right utility for your workflow
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    <Card title="Window Management" icon="grid" href="/utilities/fancyzones">
      Create custom window layouts and snap zones with FancyZones
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    <Card title="File Operations" icon="file" href="/utilities/powerrename">
      Bulk rename, resize images, and manage file locks
    </Card>

    <Card title="Quick Launcher" icon="rocket" href="/utilities/powertoys-run">
      Launch apps, search files, and run commands instantly
    </Card>

    <Card title="Color Tools" icon="palette" href="/utilities/color-picker">
      Pick colors from screen and manage your color palette
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    <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard" href="/utilities/keyboard-manager">
      Remap keys and create custom shortcuts
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    <Card title="Mouse Utilities" icon="computer-mouse" href="/utilities/find-my-mouse">
      Find your mouse, highlight clicks, and jump across monitors
    </Card>

    <Card title="Clipboard & Paste" icon="clipboard" href="/utilities/advanced-paste">
      Enhanced clipboard with AI-powered transformations
    </Card>

    <Card title="Text Extraction" icon="text" href="/utilities/text-extractor">
      Extract text from images using OCR
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    <Card title="Screen Tools" icon="desktop" href="/utilities/screen-ruler">
      Measure pixels, zoom, and annotate with ZoomIt
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    Popular utilities
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    Most widely used PowerToys features
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          Create custom window layouts and organize your workspace efficiently
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          Learn more

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

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          Bulk rename files with search and replace, including regex support
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          Learn more

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          Pick colors from anywhere on screen and copy in multiple formats
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          Learn more

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    Community and support
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    Join thousands of PowerToys users and contributors
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      Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with the community
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      Found a bug? Report it on GitHub Issues
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      Learn how to contribute code, documentation, or translations
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      Common questions and solutions to known issues
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      Ready to supercharge your Windows experience?
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      Install PowerToys today and discover how these utilities can streamline your daily workflow.
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