Microsoft PowerToys
| Microsoft PowerToys | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
| Initial release | 3 December 2019 |
| Stable release | 0.91.1
/ 19 May 2025 |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | C#, C++ and C |
| Operating system | Windows 10, 11 Discontinued: Windows 95, XP |
| Platform | x86-64, ARM64 |
| Type | System utilities |
| License | Proprietary (Windows 95/XP), MIT License (Windows 10 and later) |
| Website | docs |
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of freeware (later open source) system utilities designed for power users developed by Microsoft for use on the Windows operating system. These programs add or change features to maximize productivity or add more customization. PowerToys are available for Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 10, and Windows 11 (and explicitly not compatible with Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 8.1). The PowerToys for Windows 10 and Windows 11 are free and open-source software licensed under the MIT License and hosted on GitHub.