Enables PC game controllers to emulate the keyboard and mouse input.
Publisher’s description
What is JoyToKey?
JoyToKey by JTK software is proprietary Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 3.6 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,206 times. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (3.6 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: JoyToKey is a pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is JoyToKey safe to download?
- The file is served by joytokey.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A0AE217A39C0C94265A51FD382AEF8A6B74DAA3716D8354E142164EA09C84227· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4.0Latest | October 6, 2026 | 3.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JTKsoftware.JoyToKey -echoco install joytokey -yJoyToKeySetup_en.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JTK software
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 7.4.0
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,206
- Website
- joytokey.net
- winget ID
- JTKsoftware.JoyToKey
- Chocolatey package
- joytokey
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is JoyToKey free?
JoyToKey is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is JoyToKey safe to download?
The download comes from joytokey.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install JoyToKey with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can JoyToKey be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does JoyToKey run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to JoyToKey?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
