Free Windows Tools, Apps & Games

Cloud-based messaging app with large groups, channels and multi-device sync; free with optional Premium.

Free, open-source private messenger with end-to-end encryption, run by a non-profit foundation.

Voice, video and text chat app for communities and friends; free with optional Nitro subscription.

Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, writing, learning and everyday tasks; free to use with a Microsoft account option.

Cloud storage and file sharing from Google, with free storage included with a Google account.

Collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and whiteboarding; free starter plan available.

AI assistant from OpenAI for writing, answering questions, analysis and more; free plan with usage limits.

AI assistant from Anthropic for writing, analysis, coding and research; free plan with usage limits.

Free, open-source text and source-code editor for Windows.

Free, open-source vector graphics editor that uses SVG as its native format.

Free, open-source file archiver with a high compression ratio and its own 7z format.

Free, open-source web browser from the non-profit Mozilla, with built-in tracking protection.

Free source-code editor from Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace.

Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming.

Free, open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, rendering and video editing.

Free, open-source offline password manager that stores your passwords in an encrypted database.

Free, open-source office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, database and formula tools.

Free, open-source media player that plays most video and audio files, discs and network streams.

Free, open-source image editor for photo retouching, image composition and digital artwork.

Free, open-source audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS and Linux.