PowerToys

Supercharge Windows with Microsoft PowerToys

Streamline workflows, boost multitasking, and simplify everyday tasks with powerful Windows productivity tools.

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120M+

Total downloads

20+

Built-in utilities

~60 MB

RAM footprint

100%

Free & open source

About PowerToys

A toolkit designed by power users, for power users.

PowerToys is Microsoft’s open-source suite of productivity tools that enhances and extends the Windows experience. Built for professionals, developers, creators, and everyday users, it simplifies workflows, improves multitasking, and boosts overall efficiency. With tools for window management, quick launching, keyboard customization, text extraction, and file handling, it helps you save time and work smarter. Lightweight, free, and regularly updated, PowerToys unlocks the full potential of Windows for a faster and more productive workflow.

  • Boost Productivity
  • Multitasking
  • Utilities

Key Features

The utilities that change how you work.

Window Layouts

Create custom layouts and organize applications efficiently for a cleaner, more productive desktop workspace.

Quick Launch

Open applications, search files, and execute commands instantly with a fast and streamlined launcher.

Text Capture

Extract text from images, videos, documents, and on-screen content using advanced OCR technology.

Key Mapping

Remap keys, customize shortcuts, and optimize keyboard controls to match your workflow preferences.

File Tools

Manage files faster with bulk renaming, image resizing, previews, and other productivity-focused utilities.

System Control

Access advanced Windows tools for configuration, customization, and enhanced system management.

Window Management

Organize your workspace with intelligent window layouts.

FancyZones is an advanced window management tool that helps you organize applications into custom layouts for a more efficient workspace. Create layouts using columns, rows, grids, or custom zones, then drag windows into place for precise control over your desktop. Whether you’re working on a single display or a multi-monitor setup, FancyZones makes multitasking faster, cleaner, and more productive.

  • Custom Layouts
  • Visual Editor
  • Multi-Monito

Working

Install, customize, optimize.

Install Power

Download and install PowerToys on your Windows system to get started quickly.

Launch Tools

Open PowerToys and let it run in the background as a lightweight utility suite.

Enable Features

Select and activate the tools you need based on your workflow and daily tasks.

Set Options

Customize shortcuts, layouts, and settings to match your personal preferences.

Use Shortcuts

Trigger features instantly using keyboard shortcuts for faster and smoother actions.

Boost Output

Improve productivity by automating tasks and streamlining your workflow.

Cheat Sheet

Shortcuts Worth Memorizing

Alt + Space

Launch apps, search files, and execute commands instantly with PowerToys Run.

Win + Shift + C

Pick colors anywhere on screen and copy values instantly using Color Picker.

Win + Shift + T

Extract and copy text instantly from images or on-screen content easily.

Win + Ctrl + T

Keep selected windows pinned above other active applications at all times.

Win + Shift + `

Open FancyZones editor and manage custom desktop layouts with ease.

Win + Shift + A

Keep your PC awake and prevent sleep mode during active workflows.

Win + Shift + V

Paste clipboard content and convert formats quickly using Advanced Paste.

Applications

Fast Search

Students and professionals can instantly locate files, applications, calculations, folders, and commands, reducing navigation time, improving workflow efficiency, and helping them access important resources faster throughout daily tasks.

Screen Measure

Designers and developers can measure spacing, alignment, dimensions, and visual elements directly on screen, ensuring greater accuracy, consistency, and precision when creating interfaces, layouts, and digital experiences.

Always Pin

Users can keep important windows visible above others at all times, making multitasking easier during meetings, research, documentation, development, presentations, and other productivity-focused activities.

Color Match

Designers can quickly identify, copy, and reuse precise color values from websites, applications, images, and digital assets, ensuring visual consistency across branding, interfaces, and creative projects.

Clipboard Boost

Writers and professionals can efficiently manage clipboard content, paste formatted text, organize copied information, and streamline repetitive copying tasks, improving productivity across multiple applications and workflows.

Troubleshoot

Installation Issue

Ensure Windows is fully updated, restart your device, and install the latest PowerToys version from an official source to resolve setup errors, improve compatibility, and prevent installation failures effectively.

Tool Not Working

Verify the feature is enabled in settings, then restart PowerToys to restore normal functionality, resolve temporary glitches, refresh active modules, and ensure all selected tools operate correctly.

Shortcut Conflict

Check assigned hotkeys for conflicts with other applications and update shortcut mappings within PowerToys settings to ensure commands execute properly, respond consistently, and avoid unexpected interruptions.

Performance Lag

Disable unused modules, update PowerToys to the latest release, and restart your system to reduce resource consumption, improve responsiveness, optimize performance, and maintain a smoother workflow.

Text Not Detected

Ensure screen content is clear, readable, and properly displayed while supported language settings remain correctly configured, allowing Text Extractor to recognize and capture text more accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is PowerToys?

PowerToys is a free, open-source set of Microsoft utilities designed to enhance productivity and customize the Windows experience.

Yes, PowerToys is completely free and developed by Microsoft as an open-source project.

It is built for developers, professionals, and advanced users who want more control over Windows productivity tools.

Yes, it is officially maintained by Microsoft, making it secure, stable, and trustworthy.

It runs lightly in the background and only uses system resources when specific tools are active.

How do I install PowerToys?

Install it via Microsoft Store, GitHub releases, or WinGet on supported Windows systems.

PowerToys supports Windows 10 (2004 or later) and all versions of Windows 11.

Internet is only required for installation and updates, not for regular usage.

WebView2 enables modern UI rendering and supports certain PowerToys features.

Yes, it can be removed like any standard Windows application.

What is PowerToys Run?

A fast launcher that lets you open apps, files, and commands instantly from the keyboard.

It allows creation of custom window layouts to improve multitasking and screen organization.

An OCR tool that extracts and copies text directly from images or on-screen content.

Yes, Keyboard Manager allows full customization of keys and shortcut combinations.

A feature that pins selected windows above all others for easy access.

Why is PowerToys not opening?

Restart your system or reinstall PowerToys from the official Microsoft source.

Check if the feature is enabled and ensure no conflicts with other applications.

Updates are available through Microsoft Store or GitHub releases.

Ensure clear screen content, proper resolution, and supported language settings.

Yes, each utility can be individually enabled or disabled in the settings panel.

PowerToys – Essential Utilities for Windows Users

PowerToys is an all-in-one Windows utility suite with productivity tools for multitasking, file handling, image editing, & desktop customization. #PowerToys

Price: Free

Price Currency: $

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Software

Editor's Rating:
4.7