Collection
Best Free Windows Software
Free desktop software for Windows that is free to download and use, from office suites and media players to creative and developer tools.
Every free PC software download on this page links straight to the developer’s official website, so you get the real installer without mirrors or bundled extras.
This collection brings together free software for Windows PCs that we have checked against each developer’s official website. It covers everyday needs such as office documents, media playback, file compression and web browsing, as well as creative tools for photos, audio, video and 3D, and tools for programmers. Many of the programs are open source and work on macOS and Linux too. Each listing explains what is free, links only to the official download page and shows when the source was last verified.
Upscayl
AI Tool
Free and open-source AI image upscaler for Windows, macOS and Linux that runs on your own computer.
remove.bg
AI Tool
AI background remover that cuts out the background of a photo in seconds; free preview-size downloads.
Sumatra PDF
Software
Free, open-source, lightweight PDF and e-book reader for Windows.
PDF24 Tools
Website
Free online PDF tools to merge, compress, convert and edit PDFs, plus a free Windows desktop app.
PDFsam Basic
Software
Free, open-source desktop app to split, merge, rotate and extract pages from PDF files, fully offline.
Microsoft Copilot
AI Tool
Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, writing, learning and everyday tasks; free to use with a Microsoft account option.
Google Drive
Android App
Cloud storage and file sharing from Google, with free storage included with a Google account.
Figma
Website
Collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and whiteboarding; free starter plan available.
ChatGPT
AI Tool
AI assistant from OpenAI for writing, answering questions, analysis and more; free plan with usage limits.
Claude
AI Tool
AI assistant from Anthropic for writing, analysis, coding and research; free plan with usage limits.
7-Zip
Software
Free, open-source file archiver with a high compression ratio and its own 7z format.
Mozilla Firefox
Android App
Free, open-source web browser from the non-profit Mozilla, with built-in tracking protection.
Visual Studio Code
Software
Free source-code editor from Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace.
OBS Studio
Software
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming.
Blender
Software
Free, open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, rendering and video editing.
KeePassXC
Software
Free, open-source offline password manager that stores your passwords in an encrypted database.
Notepad++
Software
Free, open-source text and source-code editor for Windows.
Inkscape
Software
Free, open-source vector graphics editor that uses SVG as its native format.
LibreOffice
Software
Free, open-source office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, database and formula tools.
VLC media player
Software
Free, open-source media player that plays most video and audio files, discs and network streams.
GIMP
Software
Free, open-source image editor for photo retouching, image composition and digital artwork.
Audacity
Software
Free, open-source audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Frequently asked questions
Are these free Windows software really free?
Yes, every listing here can be used without paying. Upscayl, Sumatra PDF, PDF24 Tools, PDFsam Basic, 7-Zip, Mozilla Firefox, Visual Studio Code, OBS Studio, Blender, KeePassXC, Notepad++, Inkscape, LibreOffice, VLC media player, GIMP and Audacity are completely free or open source, while remove.bg, Microsoft Copilot, Google Drive, Figma, ChatGPT and Claude are free to use or play, with optional paid upgrades or in-app purchases.
Which of these free Windows software work on Windows?
All of them: every listing in this collection has an official version for Windows.
Which of these free Windows software work on macOS?
Upscayl, remove.bg, PDFsam Basic, Google Drive, Figma, ChatGPT, Claude, Mozilla Firefox, Visual Studio Code, OBS Studio, Blender, KeePassXC, Inkscape, LibreOffice, VLC media player, GIMP and Audacity have an official version for macOS.
Which of these free Windows software are open source?
Upscayl, Sumatra PDF, PDFsam Basic, 7-Zip, Mozilla Firefox, OBS Studio, Blender, KeePassXC, Notepad++, Inkscape, LibreOffice, VLC media player, GIMP and Audacity are free and open source.
How were these free Windows software chosen?
Selection criteria: each item is free to use or free-to-play, available from an official website or authorised store, and its official source has been verified by an administrator. Items are added automatically when they meet these conditions and match the collection topic; the order is editorial and is not an objective ranking.
Where can I download these free Windows software safely?
Only from each developer's official website or an official app store. Every listing in this collection links to official sources only, never to mirrors or modified files.