Microsoft PowerToys packs 20+ utilities into one app. Here are the ones that will change how you use Windows.

FancyZones — Window Manager

The killer feature. Press Win+Shift+` to open the zone editor. Create custom window layouts — columns, rows, grids, priority layouts. Hold Shift while dragging a window to snap it into zones. No more manually resizing windows.

PowerRename

Right-click any files in Explorer → PowerRename. Search and replace text in filenames with regex support, case sensitivity, and preview. Rename hundreds of files in seconds.

Keyboard Manager

Remap any key to any other key or shortcut. Swap Caps Lock and Escape. Make Ctrl+Shift+E send whatever you want. Useful for non-standard keyboards or muscle memory from other OSes.

Image Resizer

Right-click images → Resize pictures. Choose from presets (Small, Medium, Large) or custom dimensions. Batch resize photos for email, web, or documents in one click.

Text Extractor

Win+Shift+T activates OCR. Select a region of your screen and the text is extracted to your clipboard. Works on images, PDFs, and anything displayed on screen.

Color Picker

Win+Shift+C activates the system-wide color picker. Click anywhere on screen to copy the color as HEX, RGB, or HSL. Essential for designers and developers.

PowerToys Run

Alt+Space opens a Spotlight-like launcher. Search files, run commands, calculate, and more. A faster alternative to the Start Menu search.