About PerchShelf
PerchShelf is a drag-and-drop shelf for Windows 10 and 11, made by Hayasaka Apps, a small independent developer. It gives Windows what Yoink and Dropover give the Mac: a place to park files in the middle of a drag.
Why it exists
On Windows, a drag only works while the mouse button is held down. When the destination is a window that is hidden, on another monitor or not open yet, you end up juggling windows with the button pressed, or opening two Explorer windows side by side. PerchShelf splits the drag into two steps: park the file on a shelf next to the cursor, then drag it out when the destination is ready.
Facts
| Made by | Hayasaka Apps |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 10 and Windows 11 |
| Where to get it | Microsoft Store only |
| Price | 30-day free trial, then a one-time purchase (USD 5.89; local prices vary). Without a purchase it keeps working with one shelf and up to three items. |
| Privacy | Works offline, sends no data anywhere, no account. See the privacy policy. |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish |
| Contact | [email protected] (replies in English or Japanese; other languages welcome) |
Release history
- 1.0.4 (October 19, 2026): asks once for a Store rating after a few days of use; “Rate PerchShelf” in the tray menu.
- 1.0.3 (October 18, 2026): fixed a console window that opened next to the app. Reported by one of the first buyers.
- October 2026: first release on the Microsoft Store, with the interface in seven languages.
How it is built
PerchShelf is a .NET desktop app. It notices a drag through a low-level mouse hook and recognises a shake by counting quick direction changes of the cursor; the write-up is in Detecting a mouse shake during drag and drop on Windows. Files on the shelf are kept as references, so even very large files land instantly and nothing is copied until you decide.
Guides
Practical how-tos for drag and drop on Windows are on the blog, for example what to do when drag and drop is not working and how to drag a file to a hidden window.