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KDE Partition Manager

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Spec score 7.4 #11 of 17 in Hard Drive Partitioning Software

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 these storage components. Supported file systems include ext2, ext3, ext4, btrfs, reiserfs, NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, JFS, and XFS. The application supports both partition table types, moving partitions, and bootable media. Installation is available through Discover, other AppStream application stores, or a Linux distribution’s package manager. KDE lists version 26.08.1, dated 2026-09-10, and licenses the software under GPL-3.0+. The KDE Invent repository provides source code. Documentation and assistance include the KDE Partition Manager Handbook, KDE Forum, and a Libera.chat channel, with separate links for reporting bugs and viewing existing reports. KDE describes its software as free and open source, available to use, study, modify, and redistribute. The Free plan costs nothing.

Spec sheet

Purpose
KDE Partition Manager helps manage disks, partitions, and file systems on a computer.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
License
The product page lists the license as GPL-3.0+.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Bug reports
The product page provides links to report a bug and view the bug list.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
File systems
Supported file systems include ext2/3/4, btrfs, reiserfs, NTFS, FAT16/32, JFS, and XFS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Free software
KDE says its software is free and open source, and may be used, studied, changed, and redistributed free of charge.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kde.org
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.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kde.org
Help
The product page links to the KDE Partition Manager Handbook, KDE Forum, and a Libera.chat channel.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Installation
The product page lists Linux and says users can install through Discover, other AppStream application stores, or their distribution’s package manager.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Latest listed release
The page lists version 26.08.1, dated 2026-09-10.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Organization
KDE describes itself as an international community that has built and distributed free, open-source software since 1996.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kde.org
Partition operations
It can create, copy, move, delete, back up, restore, and resize disks, partitions, and file systems.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
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.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kde.org
Source code
The product page links to the KDE Invent source code repository.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Manage disks, partitions, and file systems · Linux Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Handles creation, copying, moving, deletion, backup, restoration, and resizing
  • Supports ext, btrfs, NTFS, FAT, JFS, and XFS
  • Works with both partition table types
  • Available through Discover and distribution package managers
  • Free GPL-3.0+ open-source software

Limits

  • Linux platform only
  • No free trial is listed
  • Partition changes require storage-management knowledge

Who it suits

It suits Linux users who need to create, resize, move, back up, restore, or otherwise manage partitions and supported file systems. It also fits users seeking GPL-licensed, open-source software with bootable-media support.

Verdict

KDE Partition Manager covers a broad set of disk and file-system operations on Linux, with extensive format support and multiple help channels. Its free GPL-3.0+ licensing and package-manager installation make it suitable for Linux storage administration.

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