Your desktop, without limits
SpaceShift extends your Windows desktop into a huge virtual grid of panels.
Scroll your view across the grid and every open window glides with it. Each panel becomes its own workspace, and the radar always shows you where everything is.
How it works
No virtual desktop switching, no hidden workspaces you can't see. Your windows stay real. They just live on a bigger desktop.
Your desktop becomes a grid
SpaceShift builds a virtual grid of panels around your screen (3×3 by default, up to whatever you need). Your monitor shows one panel at a time.
Scroll to move around
Push your mouse against a screen edge, or use hotkeys, and your view glides across the grid. Every window physically moves with it, silky smooth.
The radar keeps you oriented
A small always-on-top radar shows the whole grid, live thumbnails of your windows, and where your view is. Drag it to fly anywhere instantly.
Simple pricing
Free to use, for as long as you like
SpaceShift works fully with no time limit and no restricted features. Every time it starts, wait 15 seconds and click through one screen, then use it normally.
If you would rather skip that wait, or just want to support the developer, a one-time purchase removes it for good.
- No more waiting screen
- Full version, yours forever
- Free updates
- Installer and portable versions
- Use on up to 3 of your own computers
Buying takes a second to sign in or create a free account first, then goes straight to checkout. Each purchase covers up to 3 of your own computers. Open SpaceShift's License Management on each one, log in, and click Activate, up to your limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SpaceShift freeware?
No, but it's not crippled either. You can download and use every feature without buying a license, nothing is locked or disabled. The only difference is a 15 second wait each time you launch it, as a reminder to pick up a license when you're ready.
Do I need to buy it for every computer I own?
No. One purchase covers up to 3 of your own computers. Open SpaceShift's License Management on each one, log in with your account, and click Activate. If you get a new computer, just activate it on an open system, or deactivate an old one first to free up a spot.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once and SpaceShift is yours, updates included.
Do I need an internet connection to use it?
No, SpaceShift runs completely offline day to day. You only need a connection once, to grab your license key.
How is this different from Windows virtual desktops?
Windows virtual desktops are separate, invisible workspaces you switch between. SpaceShift is one continuous desktop. You scroll across it, you see your windows move, and the radar always shows you the whole picture. Nothing is ever hidden.
Why does it ask for administrator rights?
SpaceShift moves other applications' windows. Administrator rights let it manage every window on your desktop, including apps that run elevated. It never touches anything else.
Can I keep some apps from moving?
Yes, add them to the Exclusion List and they stay put while everything else scrolls. SpaceShift also has plenty of other options to control, recall, and manage your windows beyond that.
Do I need a mouse, or is a laptop trackpad okay?
A trackpad works fine. Scrolling is based on where your cursor is, not what device moved it. You can also set your own hotkeys to scroll instead of touching the edges at all.
Does it work with multiple monitors?
Yes. SpaceShift runs on your primary monitor and leaves windows on your other monitors exactly where they are.
Does it work on Mac or Linux?
Not yet. SpaceShift is Windows only right now. We're working on other platforms and will announce it when it's ready.
What happens to my windows if I close SpaceShift?
SpaceShift automatically puts every window back where it was before you opened it. Nothing stays scrolled off-screen or out of place.
Will this slow down my computer?
No. SpaceShift is lightweight and runs quietly in the background. You'll only notice it while you're actively scrolling or using the radar.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 (version 1809 or newer) or Windows 11, 64-bit. It runs best on Windows 11. On hardware, a dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 200 MB of free disk space is all it needs, any PC from the last several years will run it comfortably.
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