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KDE Partition Manager
What it is
KDE Partition Manager is free Linux software for managing disks, partitions, and file systems. It can create, copy, move, delete, back up, restore, and resize them, with support for ext2, ext3, ext4, btrfs, reiserfs, NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, JFS, and XFS. The application supports both partition table types and bootable media. The Free plan costs nothing. Installation is available through Discover, other AppStream application stores, or a distribution package manager. KDE lists the GPL-3.0+ license and links to its source repository. Help resources include a handbook, forum, and Libera.chat channel, plus bug-reporting links. KDE describes its software as free and open source, available to use, study, change, and redistribute. Its published policy says the software has no ads, spyware, subscription services, forced updates, secret crypto-mining, AI training, or other user-hostile malware. The listed release is version 26.08.1, dated 2026-09-10.
For and against
For
- Free Linux application
- Moves and resizes partitions
- Supports many file systems
- Bootable media listed
- No ads or subscriptions
Against
- Linux only
- Operations affect disks and partitions
- Support is provided through community channels
- No free trial is listed
The verdict
KDE Partition Manager covers common partition operations and a broad set of file systems at no cost. Linux availability and the direct impact of disk changes are the main selection points.
Who it suits
KDE Partition Manager suits Linux users who need graphical management of supported disks, partitions, and file systems. It also fits users seeking GPL-licensed, open-source software.
Plans and prices
Free
Manage disks, partitions, and file systems · Linux
Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
On the record
- Bug reports
- The product page provides links to report a bug and view the bug list.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- File systems
- Supported file systems include ext2/3/4, btrfs, reiserfs, NTFS, FAT16/32, JFS, and XFS.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Free software
- KDE says its software is free and open source, and may be used, studied, changed, and redistributed free of charge.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Funding
- KDE says it is a voluntary community rather than a for-profit company, and that KDE e.V. receives donations from individuals and companies.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Help
- The product page links to the KDE Partition Manager Handbook, KDE Forum, and a Libera.chat channel.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The product page lists Linux and says users can install through Discover, other AppStream application stores, or their distribution’s package manager.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The page lists version 26.08.1, dated 2026-09-10.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The product page lists the license as GPL-3.0+.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Organization
- KDE describes itself as an international community that has built and distributed free, open-source software since 1996.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Partition operations
- It can create, copy, move, delete, back up, restore, and resize disks, partitions, and file systems.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy and ads
- KDE states that its software contains no ads, spyware, subscription services, forced updates, secret crypto-mining, AI training, or other user-hostile malware.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- KDE Partition Manager helps manage disks, partitions, and file systems on a computer.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The product page links to the KDE Invent source code repository.apps.kde.org · read 5 Oct 2026
