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.
Make the connection yours.
Complete the private connection setup with the same account. Allow access on the computer you want to use.
Choose your computer.
Find its name in Crystal, pair it, and open your desktop. Next time, optional auto-connect can take you there.
For a connection away from home, both computers need internet access. Keep the computer you want to use awake and connected.
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.
How much will it cost?
Public pricing and release plans have not been announced. Request early access to ask about the preview and what comes next.
A LITTLE MORE FREEDOM.
Keep your best computer.
Take your favorite screen.
We’re building Crystal for people who want their computers
to feel closer together. Come help shape what’s next.