How to Create, Resize, Merge, Format, Delete

and Split Partition with Dr.Partition

Step 1Download and Launch Dr.Partition

Download, install, and open Dr.Partition. The software will automatically scan and display all connected disks and existing partitions.

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Step 2Select Unallocated Space

Find a disk with unallocated space. If there is no unallocated space, you can first shrink an existing partition by right-clicking it and choosing "New".

Step 3Configure Partition Settings

In the pop-up window, specify the partition size and choose the file system. When it is done, click the "Add New" button. After that, confirm the operation by clicking the "Confirm" button.

Step 4Start Creating a New Partition

Wait a few seconds and you will see the progress of creating new partition.

Step 5Check the Information of New Partition

When the new partition is created, the partition list will be updated automatically and you can see the information about the new partition.

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Part 2. How to Resize a Partition with Dr.Partition

Resizing a partition is useful when you want to free up space for another volume or extend an existing one. With Dr.Partition, you can safely resize any partition without formatting or losing data. Here's how:

Step 1Choose the Resize Option

In the main interface, locate and select the target drive. With the F drive selected in our example, right click on it and choose the "Resize" option from the pop-up menu. As you can see, the original F drive is 49.80 GB.

Step 2Start Resizing the Partition

A window will pop up. Now, you can drag and drop the prograsss bar to adjust the size for target partition. You can also enter a number in the field. In our example, I am going to decrease the size of the F partition to 20 GB.

Step 3Start Resizing the Partition

When the settings is done, click the "Resize" button to proceed. Wait a few seconds and the resizing task will be done.

Step 5Check the Information of New Partition

When the new partition is resized, the partition list will be updated automatically and you can see the F partition was shrinked to 20GB from 49.80 GB.

Part 3. How to Merge Two Partitions with Dr.Partition

Merging two partitions can help consolidate storage, especially if you're running out of space on one volume and have extra space on another. With Dr.Partition, you can merge partitions easily without losing your files. Follow these steps:

Step 1Backup the Drive (The latter One)

You need to back up the drive to get merged. For example, if you want to merge F partition with G, then you have to back up the G partition (the latter D) as it will be formatted during merge.

Step 2Start Merging Two Partitions

Right click on the F drive and choose the "Merge" menu.

A new window will pop up and list the details for the merging operation. Please read the prompt carefully.

Once you know the details and you are fine to go, then click the "Merge" button at the bottom to start merging the two partitions.

Step 3Check the Information of New Partition

The partition list will be refreshed automatically after merging operation is completed. Now, you can see the merged C partition goes from 12.92 GB to the 58.17 GB.

 

Conclusion

With Dr.Partition, managing your disk partitions is no longer a complex or risky process. From extending your system drive to organizing data across multiple partitions, this tool provides a safe and user-friendly solution for all your disk management needs. Whether you're optimizing storage or preparing a drive for a new OS installation, following this tutorial ensures that every operation is done efficiently and without data loss. Take full control of your drives with confidence—thanks to the power and simplicity of Dr.Partition.