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disk partition manager · GParted project
GParted
Free, open-source partition editor that runs from a bootable USB or CD image on a Windows PC.
In short
- GParted is free and its source is public under GPL-2.0 or later1,4.
- It runs on Windows PCs by booting GParted Live from a USB stick or CD; the current image is 1.8.1-6 for 64-bit PCs1,2.
- It can resize and move NTFS, FAT32 and ext4 partitions; exFAT can be created and moved but not resized3.
- Cancel stops or rolls back operations to protect data; Force Cancel can corrupt a file system5.
- The default partition table is GPT for disks of 2 TiB and larger5.
GParted suits people comfortable booting a Linux live image who want a free resizer for NTFS, FAT32 and ext41,2,3. Its code is public and nothing is sold1,4. The catch: its pages list no merge, no whole-disk clone, no Windows migration and no MBR-to-GPT conversion, and it is not a Windows app3,5.
Best for: People who want a free, open-source resizer and can boot from a USB stick.
Where the points come from
Partition tools 12 of 26 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Resize and move partitions | YesFeatures page: NTFS, FAT32 and ext4 can be grown, shrunk and moved while the data stays1,3. | 8 / 8 |
| Merge partitions | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features page or manual3,5. | 0 / 4 |
| Give free space to another partition | NoFree space must sit next to the target; the guide's example for a distant partition needs three edits6. | 0 / 3 |
| Split a partition | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features page or manual3,5. | 0 / 4 |
| Convert FAT32 to NTFS | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features page, FAQ or manual3,5,7. | 0 / 3 |
| File systems named | NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, Ext4Features table shows Create as supported for NTFS, FAT32, exFAT and ext43. | 4 / 4 |
Disks and system 3 of 31 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Convert MBR and GPT without data loss | Not publishedNot published; the manual says creating a new partition table erases the whole disk5. | 0 / 8 |
| Migrate Windows to another drive | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features page or FAQ3,7. | 0 / 8 |
| Clone a whole disk | Not publishedNot published; the features and manual describe copying single partitions, not whole disks3,5. | 0 / 7 |
| Recover lost partitions | Not publishedFeatures lists data rescue from lost partitions, not restoring them; the manual points to TestDisk3,5. | 0 / 5 |
| Disks over 2 TB | YesManual: the default partition table is GPT for disks of 2 TiB and larger; msdos is capped at 2 TiB5. | 3 / 3 |
Safety and media 15 of 15 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bootable disc or USB | YesGParted Live is an ISO for CD, USB, HD or PXE that runs GParted on Windows PCs by booting1,2. | 7 / 7 |
| Protection if an operation is interrupted | YesCancel stops or rolls back operations as necessary to ensure data integrity. Power failure itself is not covered5. | 5 / 5 |
| Open source | YesDistributed under GPL v2 or later; the source is on GNOME's GitLab1,4. | 3 / 3 |
Price and licence 18 of 28 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free edition | YesFree partition editor that can resize and move partitions; the site says you do not have to pay1,3. | 8 / 8 |
| Cheapest paid edition | $0Entirely free; no paid edition is sold1. | 10 / 10 |
| One-time licence | NoFree software with no licence sold, so it does not earn this line1. | 0 / 6 |
| Money-back period of 30 days or more | NoNo paid edition and no purchase page or refund period1. | 0 / 4 |
The rule behind each line: how we score disk partition managers.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid edition1.
- Source code is public on GNOME's GitLab under GPL-2.0 or later4.
- Moves, copies and resizes NTFS, FAT32 and ext4 partitions3.
- A bootable live image starts the tool on a PC, including one running Windows1,2.
- Cancel asks the tool to stop or roll back operations to keep data intact5.
Limits
- It runs only from live media on Windows PCs; there is no Windows app1,2.
- exFAT partitions cannot be grown or shrunk3.
- Moving free space to a non-adjacent partition takes several steps, not one operation6.
- The manual warns that data can be lost to software bugs, hardware problems or power failure5.
- Merge, split, whole-disk cloning and MBR/GPT conversion are not listed on its pages3,5.
Other disk partition managers
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EaseUS Partition MasterPeople who want one paid licence for two PCs with a rollback safeguard92/100$49.95/yrcheapest paid edition - 2
AOMEI Partition AssistantPeople who want a long refund window and a one-time licence for 2 PCs87/100$49.95/yrcheapest paid edition - 3
4DDiG Partition ManagerPeople who want one paid tool for resizing, migrating and converting disks78/100$40.95/yrcheapest paid edition - 4
NIUBI Partition EditorPeople who want a low one-time price and a rollback feature77/100$39/yrcheapest paid edition
Sources
- GParted -- Home, GParted. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- GParted -- Download, GParted. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- GParted -- Features, GParted. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- GNOME / gparted, GNOME GitLab. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- GParted Manual, GParted. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Moving space between partitions, GParted. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- GParted -- FAQ, GParted. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
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