LibreOffice DE ↗
A complete office suite for documents, spreadsheets, presentations and drawings, supporting many common file formats.
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Open source software for Windows worth knowing
This is not a ranking. It is an approachable selection covering common tasks, with ten programs from the current OpenSource-DVD catalogue.
VLC Media Player DE ↗
A versatile player for a wide range of audio, video and streaming formats, usually without additional codecs.
Audacity DE ↗
A multitrack audio editor for recording, cutting, mixing, reducing noise and exporting sound.
Inkscape DE ↗
A vector graphics editor for creating logos, illustrations, diagrams and scalable artwork.
OBS Studio DE ↗
Combines screens, windows, cameras and sound sources for video recording and live streaming.
Kodi DE ↗
A personal media centre designed for comfortable use on televisions and computers.
FileZilla DE ↗
Transfers files between computers and servers using FTP, FTPS and SFTP.
PeaZip DE ↗
Creates, opens and manages many archive formats, with integrity checks and encryption features.
CrystalDiskInfo DE ↗
Reads S.M.A.R.T. data from hard drives and SSDs to help monitor temperature and health.
Vibe DE ↗
Uses Whisper models locally to turn speech in audio or video files into text and subtitles.
Selection note: Software changes over time, as do features, licences and system requirements. Check the latest project information and download from a trusted source before installing.
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The German website currently lists 433 programs with version details, screenshots and download links.