Pick up where you left off.
Two-way clipboard support for text and files keeps your work moving between computers.
In the previewYOUR WINDOWS COMPUTERS. TOGETHER.
Your computer.
Anywhere.
Bring the power of your desktop to the screen in your hands. One beautiful app for the computers you call yours.
Windows 11 · PC & Surface · In preview
Your desktopAll your possibilities
Your SurfaceA little more freedom
One app. Either computer.Built with pen & touch in mind.Your familiar Windows workspace.
LESS SETUP. MORE POSSIBILITY.
A familiar place.
Even from far away.
Your apps. Your files. The desktop you know.
Crystal puts your computers within reach, with clear names and a simple choice: which one would you like to use?
THE CRYSTAL EXPERIENCEWindows preview
Designed around your computers.Preview interface · Example computers
01
One app on both.
No puzzle about which app belongs on which computer.
02
A name you recognize.
See the computer’s model and name. Choose it. Settle in.
03
You’re in control.
Choose which computers can be used, and when to allow access.
A CHANGE OF SCENERY.
Your desk isn’t
a destination.
Keep your powerful computer where it belongs. Take the screen you love to the place you’d rather be.
The sofa. The kitchen table. A different corner of home. Your desktop comes with you.
Your space.Connected.
A little closer to home.
An illustration of the possibilitiesMORE THAN A MOUSE.
Made for the way
ideas happen.
Write a thought. Sketch a shape. Move naturally between pen and touch. Crystal’s preview brings Surface input to your Windows desktop apps.
Pen inputTouch gesturesOneNote & beyond
Pen, pressure, and touch behavior depend on the app and both computers. We’re testing and refining them in the preview.
Room for an idea
Start something.
Try your pen, finger, or mouse here. Your next bright idea.Browser demo
THE LITTLE THINGS, CONSIDERED.
A connection that
feels like your own.
Thoughtful controls for the moments between opening your computer and getting lost in what you love.
Bring your voice along.
Optional microphone sharing lets the other computer use audio from the device you’re on.
Additional setup requiredA picture with more life.
HDR when both computers and their displays support it, with simple quality settings for your connection.
Compatible hardware requiredShare the controls.
A mouse-and-keyboard-only mode is being refined for using your computers side by side, without sharing the screen.
ExperimentalMAKE IT FIT.
The right detail.
For right here.
Match your viewing screen at 50%, 75%, or 100% resolution. Choose a lighter picture or every available pixel.
The other display must support the requested size. Changes apply to the next connection.2160 × 1440Same shape. Less rendering work.
Example: a Surface display at 2880 × 1920A SHORTER PATH TO THERE.
Two computers.
One simple beginning.
Put Crystal on both.
Use the same installer on each Windows computer. Crystal detects x64 or ARM64 for you.
Link your computers.
Allow access on the computer you want to use. Scan its pairing code or copy its pairing link to the other device.
Approve. Then connect.
Approve the request on the computer being shared. Choose its model and name on your other device to open the desktop.
For a connection away from home, both computers need internet access. Keep the computer you want to use awake and connected. A separate networking app is not required for Crystal’s built-in connection.
What is Crystal?
Crystal is an app in development for connecting your Windows computers. It brings remote desktop streaming, private connections, and features such as pen input and clipboard sharing into one interface.
Does it work with Surface and Windows on ARM?
The Windows preview includes native x64 and ARM64 builds, and the installer selects the appropriate one automatically. Surface Pro 11 is a focus of our testing. Using an ARM computer from another computer remains experimental.
Can I use it away from home?
That’s the idea. Set up the private connection on both computers before you leave. Your computer at home needs to stay awake and online, and your other computer needs a working internet connection, such as Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot. Picture quality and responsiveness depend on the connection.
Can either computer be the one I use?
Crystal is designed for both roles in the same app. Allow access on a computer, then choose it from the other. Availability depends on that computer’s graphics and capture support; the ARM receiving side is still experimental.
Is Crystal ready for everyone?
Not yet. Crystal is in active preview development. Pen and touch, microphone setup, shared controls, and changing display resolution still need testing across more hardware. Early access is for people who are comfortable trying unfinished software and sharing feedback.
Can Crystal extend my desktop to another screen?
Extend screen is on the roadmap. It is not included in the current preview. Crystal currently lets you use an existing desktop remotely.
Can I connect from an iPad or iPhone?
The Apple app is still being developed separately. Some current Apple builds reject the new pairing QR code; a fix is in progress. This download is the Windows trial and does not include an iOS update. For now, use it between Windows computers.
Is this the seven-day trial?
Yes. Install Build 72, then enter and confirm your email in Crystal. Your seven days start with your first confirmation. Use the same email on your Windows computers to keep one expiry across your personal devices. No card or automatic charge. When the trial ends, remote use stops and your saved computers and files stay in place. Purchasing is not open yet; Crystal will show a notice when it becomes available.
How much will it cost?
Planned pricing is US $4.99 per month for customers who subscribe during the first six months after paid launch, keeping that rate while their subscription stays active, or US $199 for a lifetime license. One purchase is planned to cover your personal devices. Purchasing is not open yet, and this preview does not collect payment details or charge you.
YOUR NEXT CONNECTION STARTS HERE.
Keep your best computer.
Take your favorite screen.
Try Crystal for seven days.
Download, install, then confirm your email in the app.
Windows preview · Seven days from email confirmation.
No card, no automatic charge, no GitHub sign-in.
New iPad and iPhone pairing is awaiting an Apple update.
Use this trial between Windows computers.
Before you install & file verification
The installer selects your computer’s architecture automatically. Incoming desktop sharing on ARM remains experimental. Pen, touch, HDR and display matching depend on the hardware and apps you use.
This preview installer is not code-signed; Windows may identify an unknown publisher. Check the download and its source before deciding whether to install.
Installer SHA-256:
159186548046d1367c89c9917418cc9aef5997c8ae1874ba4d3b41376768061b
Downloads are hosted on GitHub. Checksums for every file