Microsoft PowerToys

Free Microsoft collection of Windows utilities such as FancyZones, PowerToys Run and PowerRename.

Our verdict

PowerToys is for Windows power users and developers who want extra window, keyboard and file tools from Microsoft at no cost. Skip it if you only need one narrow tool or do not use Windows.

What it does well

Free and MIT-licensed, with source on GitHub
Over 30 utilities, including window layouts, bulk rename and key remapping
Installs from GitHub, Microsoft Store or WinGet

Where it falls short

Windows only
Large bundle; you may only want a few of the utilities
Some utilities include optional AI features

The Microsoft PowerToys website — The official Microsoft PowerToys website, 17 October 2026.

Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customise Windows and streamline everyday tasks. The GitHub page lists over 30, including FancyZones (window layouts), PowerToys Run and Command Palette (launchers), PowerRename (bulk renaming with regex), Keyboard Manager, Color Picker, Text Extractor (OCR), Image Resizer, File Locksmith, Mouse Without Borders and ZoomIt.

It is free and open source. The repository carries the MIT licence, copyright Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft's docs describe it as a set of free, open-source utilities for power users and developers on Windows.

It can be installed from the GitHub releases page (.exe installers), the Microsoft Store, or WinGet, with user-scope or machine-wide options.

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Last updated 17 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money