Version Latest
JoyToKey 6.9.3
Requirements
Windows / Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Windows 7 / Windows 8
Size
2.1 MB

JoyToKey is a fully functional free keyboard emulator that lets Windows users control their mouse or keyboard inputs using the buttons and thumbsticks on their gaming controllers. This is notably handy for a wide range of games that lack complete gamepad support, such as many web games, standalone game applications, console emulators, and other apps. JoyToKey gives you complete control over the functionality of your favorite gamepad, allowing you to use its buttons and sticks to control keyboard (single or multiple) strokes and/or mouse movement while the target program remains unaffected. 

In addition to being utilized for game software, it can benefit normal users who want to increase their overall efficiency in a variety of non-gaming apps and productivity software suites. This is especially true for users who want to streamline their workflow by binding multiple frequently used shortcuts and macros to a given button on their gamepad. 

YouToKey allows you to create custom profiles for all of your favorite or most often used programs (such as Photoshop or Web Browser) and automate certain tasks by assigning them to button presses on your gaming controller. Joy To Key is available for free under a shareware license, is portable, and does not include an installer/uninstaller. It simply requires a working gamepad to function. Joy2Key is safe and virus-free. All of the files are in their original format. Enjoy! 

Installation and Use 

JoyToKey is a portable Windows application that may be launched from either local storage or a USB flash stick. The app's creator has not released a separate installer/uninstall package for public usage. 

Joy2Key's primary interface window includes two panes that list all of the gamepad profiles that have been built, as well as an extensive list of button commands for each selected profile. Each game controller button can be assigned a keyboard or mouse command either manually or through the Auto Setting Wizard, which prompts you to provide a command for each of the identified buttons and axes. 

The configuration page has four unique tabs and a "Disable" area for temporarily halting the emulation of your gaming controller. You may also configure particular settings for simulating keyboard and mouse and optimize how your game controller responds in certain situations.

Features and Highlights

  • Allows for the development and immediate usage of several virtual game controllers. 
  • There are 16 adjustable gaming controller profiles. 
  • The ability to launch external programs or URL addresses with the press of a game controller button. 
  • Full support for advanced emulation of media controls (volume up/down, prev/next/play/stop). 
  • Detailed button alias feature. 
  • Switching between different key assignments. 
  • Define distinct priority for numerous game controllers. 
  • Support for command-line parameters. 
  • Designate custom configuration file locations. 
  • Assign profiles to certain applications. 
  • Automatic profile switching based on the presently focused application.

Note: Requires DirectX 7.0 or above. You can freely download it and evaluate it without any limitation in functionality, but after a trial for continued usage, please consider purchasing a license key.

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