WindowResizer is a simple tool that gives you a way to use hotkeys to quickly save and restore different window positions and sizes.
Publisher’s description
What is WindowResizer?
WindowResizer by caoyue is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.4, released on December 18, 2023. The version history goes back to December 30, 2021: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (caoyue/WindowResizer) has 251 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Save and restore your windows size and position with hotkeys”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: WindowResizer is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WindowResizer 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:
D9B60EFB5462AC74B630E701DD6F79E3C0D272E488E2B98D68B89F2CF0508FE1· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 4.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.4Latest | December 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.3.3 | April 2, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.3.1 | February 7, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.3.0 | November 19, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.2.0 | September 19, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.1.1 | August 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.1.0 | August 28, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.2 | December 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id caoyue.WindowResizer -eWindowResizer-1.3.4.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- caoyue
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/caoyue/WindowResizer
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.3.4
- Released
- December 18, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- September 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 4.6
- GitHub stars
- 251
- GitHub forks
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- caoyue.WindowResizer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WindowResizer free?
Yes. WindowResizer is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is WindowResizer 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 WindowResizer 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 WindowResizer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WindowResizer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of WindowResizer?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to WindowResizer?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and AltSnap. The alternatives page compares them.
