The free software every PC should have
Free and useful programs for PC
On this page you'll find a selection of free software for Windows, chosen for the most common tasks: web browsing, file management, PDF, multimedia, graphics, productivity, security and PC maintenance. For each program you'll find a short description and a link to the developer's official website.
Note: MS-TECHNOLOGY does not host the listed programs directly. The download buttons lead to the developers' official websites. Before installing any software, always check the requirements and terms of use. ⚠️ Always download from the official websites.
🌐 Browsers and Internet
Google Chrome
Google's web browser, suited to everyday browsing and compatible with a wide range of web services and applications.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, LinuxOfficial websiteBrave
A Chromium-based browser with built-in privacy features and tracker blocking.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, LinuxOfficial website📦 File management and compression
7-Zip
Free, open-source program for compressing and extracting files and archives in many formats.
Compatible with: WindowsOfficial websitePeaZip
A free alternative for creating, opening and managing many archive formats.
Compatible with: Windows, LinuxOfficial website📄 PDF and documents
Adobe Acrobat Reader
One of the best-known programs for opening, reading and printing PDF documents.
Compatible with: Windows, macOSOfficial websitePDF24 Creator
A free suite of tools for creating, editing, converting and managing PDF documents.
Compatible with: WindowsOfficial website🎬 Video and audio
VLC Media Player
Free, open-source media player that can play a huge range of audio and video formats without needing additional codec packs.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, Linux and other systemsOfficial websiteHandBrake
Free, open-source tool for converting and compressing video files.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, LinuxOfficial website🖼️ Graphics and images
GIMP
A powerful free, open-source program for editing and retouching images and photographs.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, LinuxOfficial websiteInkscape
A free, open-source program for creating and editing vector graphics.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, LinuxOfficial website🛠️ PC tools
Microsoft PowerToys
A collection of more than 30 Microsoft tools to improve productivity and Windows management, including PowerRename, FancyZones, Keyboard Manager, Color Picker and window management tools.
Compatible with: WindowsOfficial websiteHWiNFO
An advanced tool for viewing detailed information about your computer's hardware and monitoring many system parameters.
Compatible with: WindowsOfficial website🔐 Security
Malwarebytes
Software for scanning and detecting malware and other computer threats.
Compatible with: Windows, macOSOfficial websiteBitwarden
An open-source password manager that lets you store and manage your credentials securely.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile devicesOfficial website💻 Productivity and programming
Visual Studio Code
A free, highly versatile code editor, suited to many languages and development tasks.
Compatible with: Windows, macOS, LinuxOfficial websiteNotepad++
A free, lightweight text editor, especially useful for editing text and code files.
Compatible with: WindowsOfficial website🧹 Maintenance
BleachBit
An open-source tool for deleting temporary files and other unneeded data.
Compatible with: Windows, LinuxOfficial websiteRevo Uninstaller Free
A tool for uninstalling programs and removing any leftovers on the system.
Compatible with: WindowsOfficial websiteTip: Windows already includes Microsoft Defender. For most users there's no need to install more than one antivirus at the same time.