Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of Windows utilities for productivity and customization, according to its repository description.
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Microsoft PowerToys bundles Windows utilities such as FancyZones, PowerToys Run, Color Picker, and PowerRename for Windows 10 and 11.
About PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of free, open-source utilities for Windows 10 and 11, documented on Microsoft Learn. It builds on standard Windows features to add customization and workflow tools that are not available out of the box.
With PowerToys you can manage window layouts with FancyZones, launch apps and commands with PowerToys Run and Command Palette, pick colors from the screen with Color Picker, and rename multiple files at once with PowerRename. Other utilities cover key remapping, image resizing, file previews with Peek, text extraction with OCR, screen measuring, and keeping windows on top or a PC awake.
The collection suits power users and developers who want more control over Windows. The Learn page describes each utility and links to GitHub for installation, releases, issue reporting, and contributions.
Key features
- Create custom window layouts with FancyZones
- Search and open apps with PowerToys Run
- Pick colors from screen with Color Picker
- Bulk rename files with PowerRename
- Remap keys with Keyboard Manager
- Preview files with Peek without opening
Best for: It suits Windows 10 and 11 power users and developers who want extra customization and workflow tools.
Good for
- Free and open-source utilities
- Many Windows tools in one collection
- GitHub links for releases and contributions
Watch out for
- Only for Windows 10 and 11
PowerToys at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PowerToys FAQ
What is Microsoft PowerToys?
It is a set of free, open-source utilities for Windows 10 and 11 that adds window management, launching, renaming, and customization tools.
Is PowerToys free?
Yes. The Microsoft Learn page describes PowerToys as a set of free utilities.
Where can I install PowerToys or contribute?
The page links to GitHub for installation, latest releases, issue reporting, and code or documentation contributions.
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