WSL Compactor (WSL2Compact.exe)
Save disk space with just two clicks.
Windows executable release of the wsl_compactor.ps1 script. Helps you safely reclaim disk space used by WSL2 ext4.vhdx files.
Changelog
May 2026: updated with the latest version of the PS1 script (v.1.1.1)
- Up-to-date with PR#4
Highlights
- Packaged as a self-contained x64 executable (requires administrator privileges).
- Compiled from PowerShell using PS2EXE.
- Embedded metadata and icon.
Security & permissions
- Requires elevation to unmount and compact VHDX files (the executable enforces admin elevation).
Backup important WSL data before running.