GParted Live
GParted Live is a powerful, open-source partition editor packaged inside a lightweight bootable Linux environment. It allows you to create, resize, move, copy, and delete partitions safely, even when your main operating system cannot boot. GParted Live is widely used for system recovery, disk cloning workflows, and advanced storage management.
It provides full GUI access to the GParted interface, making complex disk operations accessible to both beginners and professionals without touching the command line.
Key Features
- Resize, create, and move partitions: supports NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, ext2/3/4, Btrfs, XFS, and more
- Bootable recovery environment: works even when your OS will not start
- Supports SSD, HDD, USB drives: fully compatible with modern storage devices
- Safe operations: non-destructive resizing, precise free-space handling
- Data migration: copy partitions sector-by-sector for cloning or SSD upgrades
- Open-source: developed under the GPL license
What You Can Use GParted Live For
GParted Live is ideal when you need:
- To resize system partitions before or after OS installation
- To migrate from HDD to SSD using the copy/clone function
- To fix bootloader problems or adjust partition layouts
- To recover access to disks when your OS cannot boot
- To prepare drives for Linux, Windows, or dual-boot systems
For full disk imaging and backups, consider alternatives like Clonezilla or Rescuezilla. For writing images to USB, pair GParted Live with tools like Rufus, Ventoy, or Win32 Disk Imager.
Download Options
| Platform | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7.0-8 amd64 | Live ISO | Download |
| 1.7.0-8 amd64 | ZIP for USB | Download |
Useful Links
- Official Website
- License: GPL
Troubleshooting & Tips
GParted does not detect my drive
Ensure the drive is connected directly to the system (avoid USB hubs). NVMe drives may require UEFI boot mode.
NTFS resize is slow
This is normal — consider running a CHKDSK in Windows before resizing to speed up the operation.
“Operation failed” errors
Often caused by mounted partitions. Make sure volumes are unmounted before resizing or copying.
Dual-boot issues after resizing
You may need to repair your bootloader using tools in Hiren’s BootCD PE.
FAQ
Is GParted Live safe?
Yes — GParted uses non-destructive operations, and its actions are previewed before applying.
Can GParted clone a disk?
Yes, it can clone partitions, but for full disk cloning and backups, Clonezilla is more suitable.
Does GParted work on Windows PCs?
Yes — GParted Live boots independently of any OS and supports Windows partitions.
Can I repair a corrupted partition table?
Yes, GParted can recreate or modify partition tables (GPT/MBR). For deep recovery, try TestDisk.
How do I create a bootable USB?
Use tools like Rufus, Ventoy, or Win32 Disk Imager.