Instant currency conversion tool. Available as a standalone desktop app or integrated directly into Microsoft PowerToys, xRate provides fast and simple real-time exchange rates.
The desktop app serves as the main interface for conversions and the control center for your preferences.
- Quick Conversion: Standard interface to convert any amount between 150+ currencies.
- Math Support: Perform basic arithmetic (+, -, *, /) directly in the amount fields to calculate totals before converting.
- Offline: Rates are saved locally so you can keep converting even without internet.
- Updates: Rates are refreshed automatically to ensure accuracy.
xRate integrates into the PowerToys Command Palette for near-instant access.
- Flexible Syntax & Math: Supports complex queries like (100+20)*1.1 USD to EUR, 100$, 100 EUR GBP, or just 100 to use your default currencies.
- Smart Recognition: Automatically detects currency symbols ($ , €, £, ¥, ...) and ISO codes.
- Extended Commands:
- Supported Currencies: View all available currencies.
- Settings: Set the selected currency as your new default "From" or "To" without opening the app.
The app and the extension share the same configuration.
- Any change to your preferred currencies in the Desktop App is applied to the Command Palette immediately.
- Conversely, updating your defaults via the Command Palette updates the App settings in real-time.
Exchange rates are provided by the Frankfurter API, which utilizes open data from the European Central Bank. Rates are updated daily.
- Download xRate Desktop App: Available on the Microsoft Store for automatic updates.
xRate - Quic Currency Converter - PowerToys: To use the Command Palette extension, Microsoft PowerToys must be installed on your system.
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Author: Othman AMOR
License: MIT