Portable Windows inspection tool

WinScope

Inspect live Windows UI, locate HWND values, capture class names, freeze transient windows, and export structured event logs from a single portable executable.

WinScope is built for developers, testers, support engineers, and automation work where the exact window class, title, rectangle, process, or handle matters.

Download v1.0.0 View release notes

Best for: HWND lookup, class name capture, transient context menu inspection, window rectangle checks, process path confirmation, and UI debugging notes.

Latest public release: v1.0.0, prepared on May 22, 2026.

What WinScope helps with

Find window metadata

Read class names, titles, HWND values, rectangles, process IDs, thread IDs, paths, styles, parents, and owners from live windows.

Capture transient UI

Freeze updates while menus, picker windows, settings pages, or short-lived popups are visible, then inspect them at a steady pace.

Prepare debugging notes

Copy exact fields from context menus or export event logs to TSV for issue reports, automation scripts, or support handoffs.

Main features

Live tree: inspect top-level windows and expand child windows on demand.

Finder tool: drag from WinScope onto a screen window to locate the matching tree node.

Highlight overlay: draw a visible frame around the selected target window.

Freeze mode: pause event handling and snapshots from the toolbar or global hotkey when available.

Copy menus: copy individual fields, key-value summaries, selected event rows, or full property sets.

TSV export: save the current log as a UTF-16 TSV file next to the executable.

Typical workflow

1. Launch WinScope

Run WinScope.exe directly. No installation or elevated permission is required for normal inspection.

2. Locate the target

Use the live tree, filter box, or Finder drag gesture to select the window you want to inspect.

3. Copy or export

Copy the fields you need from the property pane or export the event log for later review.

System requirements

Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11
32-bit portable executable, usable on 64-bit Windows through WOW64
No installer, no administrator requirement, no registry writes, and no application data files

FAQ

Where do I download WinScope?

Download the portable executable from GitHub Release v1.0.0 or browse all packages on GitHub Releases.

Does WinScope need administrator permission?

No. Normal inspection runs without administrator permission. Some protected or security-sensitive windows may expose less information depending on Windows policy.

Where does TSV export go?

Exported files are written next to WinScope.exe with names like WinScope_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.tsv.

Is the source code published here?

No. This public repository contains release information and public-facing documentation. Source code is maintained separately.