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WinPaletter Abdelrhman-AK

colors command-prompt cursors logonui powershell theme themes windows-classic windows-font-changer windows-terminal windows-terminal-theme windows-theme windows10 windows11 windows7 windows8-1
Use this command to install WinPaletter:
winget install --id=Abdelrhman-AK.WinPaletter -e

WinPaletter Description

WinPaletter is a portable application designed to enhance and customize various aspects of your Windows experience. It offers advanced tools for personalization, enabling users to tailor their desktop environment according to specific preferences.

Key features include comprehensive customization of colors, visual styles, and themes; real-time previews that allow users to tweak color schemes effortlessly; and the ability to import or export themes via a community-driven store. Additionally, WinPaletter ensures enhanced stability in multi-user environments by creating system restore points before applying any changes, providing peace of mind for users.

Ideal for designers, developers, and enthusiasts who value personalization, WinPaletter empowers users to create a tailored Windows experience that aligns with their aesthetic and functional preferences. The application supports various themes, including those for the command prompt, PowerShell, cursors, logonUI, and more, ensuring a cohesive and optimized environment.

Installation can be seamlessly achieved via winget, making it accessible and straightforward for users to integrate WinPaletter into their workflow. Experience the freedom of advanced customization with WinPaletter, designed to enhance your Windows experience in every detail.

README

WinPaletter

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Github All Releases GitHub Release GitHub stars GitHub issues GitHub forks License: MIT AND CPOL

WinPaletter is back! Project Scope:

This return release concentrates on cleaning up legacy issues and providing a better-honed experience. While significant new features are not anticipated, the goal is to place the project in a stable, workable condition.

AreaUpdate DescriptionProgress
Bugs fixesFix reported and non reported bugs and issues⌛ In progress
Wiki rewriteWiki will be improved and rewritten to make users can understand WinPaletter more after its massive UI refresh⌛ In progress
Developer SupportBetter in-code documentation and organized comments for developers⌛ In progress
Simplified UI ComponentsStreamlined user interface for enhanced workflow🔴 Partially done
Windows 8 SupportAdding support for Windows 8 build 9200 (and builds below Windows 8.1)✔️ Done
Logging SystemNew "WinPaletter Log" for sophisticated user diagnostics✔️ Done
System Restore PointAutomatically create a restore point before applying any theme✔️ Done
Multi-user ImprovementsMore stable and predictable behavior in multi-user scenarios
Versions
1.0.9.7
1.0.9.6
1.0.9.5
1.0.9.4
1.0.9.3
1.0.9.2
1.0.9.1
1.0.9.0
1.0.8.9
1.0.8.8
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Website
github.com
License
Last updated
10/11/2025
Download latest version
✔️ Done
WinPaletter setupA setup dialog will appear on first launch, allowing you to configure WinPaletter preferences to best suit your needs✔️ Done

> [!IMPORTANT] > Development during this comeback phase will be limited. The developer will be available only one or two days per week (or every two weeks), and not for the full day. As a result, progress will be slower compared to the more active development period prior to archiving.

> [!WARNING] > Development may stop in February 2026, and the project will be archived once more. This end is not confirmed.

WinPaletter is a portable tool designed to elevate your Windows desktop experience. Whether you're a designer, developer, or someone who loves personalization, WinPaletter offers an intuitive interface and robust features to streamline the management and application of colors and effects on your Windows system.

With WinPaletter, you can customize a wide range of Windows aspects, including Windows Colors, Visual Styles, Classic Colors, Lock screen (LogonUI), Cursors, Metrics and Fonts, Terminals and Consoles, wallpaper, sounds, screen savers, Windows effects (tweaks), and Windows icons according to your preferences.

alt text Key Features

  • Intuitive Interface: WinPaletter boasts a user-friendly interface, making color palette management accessible to users of all levels of expertise.

  • Themes Import/Export: Explore a world of creativity with the ability to import and export themes. Visit the WinPaletter Store to discover a diverse collection of themes shared by the community.

  • Real-time Preview: Witness your color choices come to life with the real-time preview feature, allowing you to fine-tune your color scheme effortlessly.

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alt text Getting Started

  1. Requirements:
Windows VersionSupported WinPaletter Version.NET Framework 4.8 Requirement
11Any versionPre-installed
10Any versionMight require manual update if build is less than 1709
8.11.0.5.0+Install from Microsoft
81.0.9.5+Install via custom method
71.0.5.0+Install from Microsoft
Vista1.0.7.1+Requires repacked version — see guide
XP1.0.7.1+Requires OneCoreAPI + repacked version — see guide

  1. Download:

    • You can download the latest release from the releases page. > Note: It is the first source to be updated.

    • Alternatively, you can use:

      • Microsoft WinGet:

        winget install Abdelrhman-AK.WinPaletter -l "UnzipPath"

      • Chocolatey:

        choco install WinPaletter or choco install WinPaletter --version x.x.xx

      • Visit this for advanced instructions.

  2. Launch: Once downloaded, launch WinPaletter and start exploring its features to enhance your desktop aesthetics.

alt text Wiki (Help)

Click here to learn more about WinPaletter.

alt text Changelog

Click here to view all changes that have been made to WinPaletter since its initial release.

alt text Languages

Click here to get languages for WinPaletter.

alt text Do you have an antivirus or browser issue?

Click here to read instructions.

alt text Credits

WinPaletter is developed and maintained by Abdelrhman-AK and the incredible open-source community:

  • Modifying Modern Windows Elements Inspired by u/aveyo and u/Egg-Tricky on Reddit: Link 1, Link 2

  • Patching UxTheme.dll to apply unsigned Visual Styles by SecureUxTheme, developed by namazso

  • 3D and flat degrees modification in 3D objects (Classic Colors) is inspired by Desktop Architect

  • Colors picking controls by Cyotek

  • Bitmaps to cursors conversion mechanism developed by Evan Olds

  • Retrieving elements of Windows XP visual styles (*.msstyles) using the Advanced UxTheme wrapper

  • Extracting elements from visual styles (*.msstyles) using nptr/msstyleEditor

  • Patching PE files by Ressy, developed by Tyrrrz

  • Handling JSON files using Newtonsoft JSON by James Newton-King

  • Processing and handling command lines arguments by CommandLineParser

  • Icons designed by Pichon

  • Animation and transition effects for controls by FluentTransitions, developed by Andreas Wäscher

  • Animation for Controls by Pavel Torgashov

  • Modern dialogs design (messages boxes) by Ookii.Dialogs.WinForms

  • Using JetBrainsMono as a monospaced font for WinPaletter

  • These items are provided by Microsoft: Classic color schemes, Luna theme preview (Luna.msstyles) and Command Prompt and PowerShell raster fonts previews

alt text License

WinPaletter is licensed under the MIT/LGPL Dual License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it in accordance with the terms of the license.