Predictive control is a versatile control method that has gained attention in power electronics and drives due to the capabilities of modern microprocessors. This paper reviews various predictive control methods applied in power electronics and drives, classifying them into different types such as hysteresis-based, trajectory-based, deadbeat, and model predictive control (MPC). Each method is explained with application examples, highlighting their advantages like flexibility, ability to handle nonlinearities and constraints, and fast transient responses. Predictive control offers a powerful and flexible approach for controlling power converters and drives, allowing for optimal actuation based on system models and predefined cost functions. It can be implemented with varying switching frequencies and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including current, torque, flux, and power control. The paper also discusses different control strategies, such as explicit MPC (FS-MPC) and constant switching frequency algorithms, which are effective for various converter topologies and applications. Predictive control is particularly useful for systems requiring high dynamic performance and precise control, and it continues to be a promising area for future research and development in power electronics and drives.Predictive control is a versatile control method that has gained attention in power electronics and drives due to the capabilities of modern microprocessors. This paper reviews various predictive control methods applied in power electronics and drives, classifying them into different types such as hysteresis-based, trajectory-based, deadbeat, and model predictive control (MPC). Each method is explained with application examples, highlighting their advantages like flexibility, ability to handle nonlinearities and constraints, and fast transient responses. Predictive control offers a powerful and flexible approach for controlling power converters and drives, allowing for optimal actuation based on system models and predefined cost functions. It can be implemented with varying switching frequencies and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including current, torque, flux, and power control. The paper also discusses different control strategies, such as explicit MPC (FS-MPC) and constant switching frequency algorithms, which are effective for various converter topologies and applications. Predictive control is particularly useful for systems requiring high dynamic performance and precise control, and it continues to be a promising area for future research and development in power electronics and drives.