WinPaletter
v1.0.9.3-Stable
Dear WinPaletter Users,
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the discontinuation of further development on the WinPaletter project. While there's an extremely slim possibility that I may find time in the distant future, perhaps years from now, to resume maintenance, I must inform you that version 1.0.9.3 marks the end of active development. Subsequent versions (1.0.9.x) has extremely weak possibility to be developed.
In the coming days or weeks, I will proceed to archive this repository. However, please note that the existing version will remain accessible for continued use, albeit without updates or maintenance.
You can certainly contribute to the WinPaletter Store for themes; this repository won't be archived. Open the Wiki and navigate to the WinPaletter Store section in the side panel.
I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support and for choosing WinPaletter. Your enthusiasm and feedback have been invaluable throughout this journey. It has been an immense honor for me to contribute to a project that aimed to enhance your user experience. If WinPaletter has caused any inconvenience or disruption to your Windows setup, I sincerely apologize.
Key FeaturesIntuitive 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.
Getting StartedRequirements:
| Windows | WinPaletter ... and higher | Frameworks |
|---|---|---|
| 11, 10 | Any version | You might need to update .NET framework in outdated Windows 10 or build less than 1709 |
| 8.1, 7 | 1.0.5.0 | .NET Framework 4.7.2, or 4.8 |
| 8 | Not supported ❌ | Not supported as .NET framework 4.7.2 or 4.8 can't be installed at all |
| Vista | 1.0.7.1 | .NET Framework 4.8 Repacked. Read Windows Vista's documentation |
| XP | 1.0.7.1 | OneCoreAPI + .NET Framework 4.8 Repacked. You must read its documentation |
Download:
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.
You can download the latest release from the releases page.
Note: It is the first source to be updated.
Alternatively, you can use:
Launch: Once downloaded, launch WinPaletter and start exploring its features to enhance your desktop aesthetics.
Wiki (Help)Click here to learn more about WinPaletter.
ChangelogClick here to view all changes that have been made to WinPaletter since its initial release.
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LanguagesClick here to get languages for WinPaletter.
Do you have an antivirus or browser issue?Click here to read instructions.
CreditsWinPaletter 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
Image to palette conversion mechanism by ColorThief, developed by KSemenenko
Bitmap effects powered by ImageProcessor
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
LicenseWinPaletter is licensed under the MIT/LGPL Dual License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it in accordance with the terms of the license.
