Symlink Creator

Free and open-source Windows utility

Symlink Creator

Create symbolic links without writing mklink commands.

Add multiple source files and folders, choose one destination, and create every link in a single operation.

PowerShell winget install --id ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator --exact
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Free under the MIT License. View the source on GitHub.

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Symlink Creator showing multiple source paths, one destination folder, relative-path control, and the Create symlinks button
Symlink Creator for Windows. Select the screenshot to view it full size.

Built for real file workflows

Create one link or a whole batch.

Use familiar Windows interactions while Symlink Creator plans and validates the commands for you.

Batch files and folders

Create links for multiple files, folders, or a mixture of both in one operation.

Flexible input

Select paths, drag them from File Explorer, or paste a newline-separated list.

Relative or absolute targets

Use shorter relative targets on the same drive, or complete absolute paths.

Validation before creation

Catch duplicate link names and existing destination entries before any link is created.

Windows 10 and 11

Install packages for x64 or native ARM64 Windows PCs.

New to symbolic links?

A Windows symbolic link, or symlink, is a filesystem entry that points to an existing file or folder at another path. Applications can usually open the link as though the target lived there, without duplicating the target's data.

Unlike a Windows shortcut (.lnk), a symbolic link works at the filesystem level. It can keep moved game or application data available at its original path, organize media without extra copies, or expose shared development assets where different projects expect them.

Deleting a symbolic link removes the link, not the file or folder it points to.

How it works

Three steps from paths to links.

  1. Add sources

    Choose the existing files and folders you want to make available somewhere else.

  2. Choose a destination

    Select one directory where the links should appear.

  3. Create symlinks

    Review the options and let the app create one link for every source.

Symlink Creator creates symbolic links only. It does not move, copy, or delete your source content.

Install or explore

Get Symlink Creator.

Choose WinGet for automatic setup, or download a portable ZIP after installing its documented prerequisites.

Install and download

Recommended Install with WinGet Installs the required dependencies and adds the symlinkcreator command alias.
PowerShell winget install --id ArnobPaul.SymlinkCreator --exact

x64 Portable x64 ZIP For most PCs with an Intel or AMD processor Prerequisites required Download x64 ARM64 Portable ARM64 ZIP For Windows PCs with an ARM-based processor Prerequisites required Download ARM64

Not sure which ZIP to choose? Open Windows Settings → System → About and check System type. Choose x64 for an x64-based processor or ARM64 for an ARM-based processor.

Project resources

GitHub repository Source code and project details View repository All releases Versions and release notes View releases Documentation Usage, options, and prerequisites Read documentation Report an issue Problems and feature requests Open issues

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