GParted is a graphical partition editor for creating, resizing, moving, checking, and copying disk partitions, with a bootable live environment available for working on storage that cannot be changed while its operating system is running.
Partition creation
Resize and move
Filesystem checks
Partition copying
Is it a good fit?
Best suited to
Users reorganizing disk partitions and preparing storage layouts
Before you choose
Partition changes can lose data. Supported operations vary by filesystem.
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The listed GParted software is available without a license fee under GPL-2.0-or-later. Included capabilities cover partition creation, resize and move, filesystem checks. Free partition editor and live environment; hardware and data recovery services are separate.
Open-source software
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Free partition editor and live environment; hardware and data recovery services are separate.
GParted is a useful option for users reorganizing disk partitions and preparing storage layouts. Back up important data and inspect the complete disk layout before queuing a partition operation. Start with a small, representative task so you can check the results before extending the setup.
Apply complex changes in small steps and verify boot behavior afterward, especially when moving an operating-system partition. Consider the practical trade-off: partition changes can lose data.
A few things you might be wondering.
Is GParted free?
The listed GParted software is available without a license fee under GPL-2.0-or-later. Included capabilities cover partition creation, resize and move, filesystem checks. Free partition editor and live environment; hardware and data recovery services are separate.
Can GParted work on a Windows disk?
Its Linux live environment can access supported filesystems on compatible hardware, including many Windows disks.
Are all filesystems equally supported?
No. Creation, resizing, and checking capabilities vary by filesystem and installed helper tools.
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