Software

Rufus

Turn a Windows or Linux ISO into a bootable USB stick in a few clicks. Rufus needs no installation; which build to grab and what it erases.

Open source

• Windows

Version 4.15

Inkscape

Logos, icons and diagrams that stay sharp at any size: Inkscape is the best-known free vector editor, built around SVG. Which package to pick and how.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 1.4.4

WinSCP

Download WinSCP, the free, open-source Windows file manager for SFTP, FTP, SCP, WebDAV and S3. Official download page, installer size and first steps.

Open source

• Windows

Version 6.7

Krita

Download Krita, the free, open-source painting program for illustration, concept art and comics, with pen tablet support. Requirements and official link.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android

Version 5.3.4.1

PuTTY

Download PuTTY, the free, open-source SSH, Telnet and serial client for Windows. Official download page and which installer to pick.

Open source

• Windows
• Linux

Version 0.85

Thunderbird

Several email accounts, a calendar and OpenPGP in one free, ad-free app. Installing Mozilla Thunderbird and adding Gmail or Outlook.com in a few steps.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

FileZilla Client

Need to copy files to a web server? FileZilla Client connects over FTP, FTPS and SFTP. Installing it safely and saving your first server in Site Manager.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 3.71.1

qBittorrent

Download qBittorrent, the free, open-source BitTorrent client with no ads, built-in search and RSS downloads. Official link for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 5.3.0

VeraCrypt

Lock a folder or a whole drive behind a password with VeraCrypt, the free open-source encryption tool. Which Windows package to pick and the first volume.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 1.26.30 (Windows: 1.26.29)

Notepad++

Download Notepad++ 8.9.8.1, the free, open-source text and code editor for Windows with syntax highlighting, tabs and powerful search. Official download link.

Open source

• Windows

Version 8.9.8.1

Audacity

Download Audacity 4.0.1, the free, open-source app for recording audio, cutting clips and removing background noise. Official download link and basic usage.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 4.0.1

GIMP

Download GIMP 3.2.6, the free, open-source image editor with layers, masks, brushes and plugins. System requirements and the official download link.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 3.2.6