QuickSwitch automatically switches file dialogue path. Save and open files with convenience and speed.
It has 2 modes
. Menu：displays a list of opened tabs from file managers, allows to choose the path.
. AutoSwitch：automatically opens the last active tab.
To open the Menu press Ctrl+Q. You can also select Mouse buttons, Capslock, Space, Windows and other special keys in Menu settings
Different paths available for different tasks
. Pinned paths (that are always visible).
. Favourite paths (with customisable icons and names).
. Clipboard paths (copy any path and you will see it in the Menu).
There are many customisation options in Menu settings：
. Apply dark theme and dark colours.
. Change menu font and size.
. Display short path, transform it as you want
...and many more options are available!
Publisher’s description
What is QuickSwitch?
QuickSwitch is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from JoyHak. It is written in AutoHotkey.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9, released on December 7, 2025. 2 versions are listed since August 14, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7 times. The source code on GitHub (JoyHak/QuickSwitch) has 154 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Quickly Switch to the folder from any file manager.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: QuickSwitch is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is QuickSwitch safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
116D5C75F3D6813D5C6A3AE323C14CB76488445CD1EC4F8C73A31FA4115C7858· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9Latest | December 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.8 | August 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JoyHak.QuickSwitch -echoco install quickswitch -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JoyHak
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JoyHak/QuickSwitch
- Written in
- AutoHotkey
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.9
- Released
- December 7, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 154
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JoyHak.QuickSwitch
- Chocolatey package
- quickswitch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QuickSwitch free?
Yes. QuickSwitch is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is QuickSwitch safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 QuickSwitch 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.
Does QuickSwitch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of QuickSwitch?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 14, 2025.
Can I use QuickSwitch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to QuickSwitch?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
