WindowsAppSDK

1.6 Experimental 1 (1.6.240531000-experimental1) 🧪

The first 1.6 experimental release of Windows App SDK is now available! Releases in the experimental channel include features that are in the early stages of development. Experimental features may be removed from the next release or may never be released. See Windows App SDK release channels for more information about the various release channels.

This release includes bug fixes from 1.5, access to non-stable APIs, and new features including AOT support, improved TabView tab tear-out, and a new TitleBar control.

Check out the release notes for all of the new and updated features, limitations, and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.6.240531000-experimental1 package is available at: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.6.240531000-experimental1

Additionally, for those testing deployment of unpackaged apps, download the Windows App SDK Installers and MSIX packages here.

Windows App SDK 1.4.6 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.4.

If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.4 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version
The 1.4.6 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.240512000

Windows App SDK 1.5.3 (1.5.240428000)

Windows App SDK 1.5.3 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.5.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.5 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.5.3 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.240428000

Windows App SDK 1.5.2 (1.5.240404000)

Windows App SDK 1.5.2 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.5. It also contains a new feature for Widget feed providers.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.5 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.5.2 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.240404000

Windows App SDK 1.5.1 (1.5.240311000)

Windows App SDK 1.5.1 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.5.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.5 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.5.1 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.240311000

Windows App SDK 1.5.0 (1.5.240227000)

WinAppSDK 1.5.0 is the latest stable version of WinAppSDK providing new features and improvements to the platform.

New features include:

• XAML Islands runtime and shutdown updates
• The new WinUI Maps control and new SelectorBar control
• Labels in the CommandBarFlyout primary commands

Additional updates include:

• Support for .NET 8
• Improved debugging tools and source availability

To see everything that's new and changed, see the full Windows App SDK 1.5 release notes.

See the WinAppSDK 1.5 milestone and WinUI 3 in WinAppSDK 1.5 milestone for a list of issues addressed in this release.

Try it out

• Download the 1.5.240227000 NuGet package to use WinAppSDK 1.5 in your app.
• Download and update the WinUI Gallery to see the WinUI 3 updates firsthand.

Getting Started

To get started using Windows App SDK to develop Windows apps, check out the following documentation:

• Install developer tools .
• Create a WinUI 3 app.
• Continue your development journey.

Windows App SDK 1.4.5 (1.4.240211001)

Windows App SDK 1.4.5 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.4.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.4 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.4.5 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.240211001

1.5 Preview 2 (1.5.240205001-preview1) 🔃

The first preview of WinAppSDK 1.5 is now available! Check out the release notes for more information on the new & updated features and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.5-preview1 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.240205001-preview1

Providing feedback

As we introduce new & upcoming features in our preview releases, we appreciate all of your feedback as we work towards a stable release:

• For WinUI 3 feedback, please open an issue on the WinUI repo.
• For feedback regarding all other Windows App SDK components, please open an issue here, on the Windows App SDK repo.

1.5 Experimental 2 (1.5.240124002-experimental2) 🧪

The second 1.5 experimental release of Windows App SDK is now available! Releases in the experimental channel include features that are in the early stages of development. Experimental features may be removed from the next release, or may never be released. See Windows App SDK release channels for more information about the various release channels.

This release includes bug fixes from 1.4 and provides access to non-stable APIs and features for WinUI 3, System Backdrops, Content, Windowing, Input, and Controls.

Check out the release notes for all of the new and updated features, limitations, and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.5.240124002-experimental2 package is available at: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.240124002-experimental2

Additionally, for those testing deployment of unpackaged apps, download the Windows App SDK Installers and MSIX packages here.

Windows App SDK 1.4.4 (1.4.231219000)

Windows App SDK 1.4.4 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.4.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.4 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.4.4 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.231219000

1.5 Experimental 1 (1.5.231202003-experimental1) 🧪

The 1.5 experimental release of Windows App SDK is now available! Releases in the experimental channel include features that are in the early stages of development. Experimental features may be removed from the next release, or may never be released. See Windows App SDK release channels for more information about the various release channels.

This release includes bug fixes from 1.4 and provides access to non-stable APIs and features for WinUI 3, System Backdrops, Content, Windowing, Input, and Controls.

Check out the release notes for all of the new and updated features, limitations, and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.5.231202003-experimental1 package is available at: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.5.231202003-experimental1

Additionally, for those testing deployment of unpackaged apps, download the Windows App SDK Installers and MSIX packages here.

Windows App SDK 1.4.3 (1.4.231115000)

Windows App SDK 1.4.3 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.4.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.4 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.4.3 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.231115000

Windows App SDK 1.4.2 (1.4.231008000)

Windows App SDK 1.4.2 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.4.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.4 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.4.2 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.231008000

Windows App SDK 1.4.1 (1.4.230913002)

Windows App SDK 1.4.1 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.4.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.4 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.4.1 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.230913002

Windows App SDK 1.4.0 (1.4.230822000)

WinAppSDK 1.4.0 is the latest stable version of WinAppSDK providing new features and improvements to the platform.

New features include:

• XAML Islands are no longer experimental.
• A new list control called ItemsView.
• Ease-of-use updates to DesktopAcrylicController and MicaController.

Additional updates include:

• Numerous performance, security, accessibility and reliability fixes to improve the quality of your app.
• Updated WinUI Gallery, Template Studio, and VS WinUI templates.

To see everything that's new and changed, see the full Windows App SDK 1.4 release notes.

See the WinAppSDK 1.4 milestone and WinUI 3 in WinAppSDK 1.4 milestone for a list of issues addressed in this release.

Try it out

• Download the 1.4.230822000 NuGet package to use WinAppSDK 1.4 in your app.
• Download and update the WinUI Gallery to see the WinUI 3 updates firsthand.

Getting Started

To get started using Windows App SDK to develop Windows apps, check out the following documentation:

• Install developer tools .
• Create a WinUI 3 app.
• Continue your development journey.

1.4 Preview 2 (1.4.230811000-preview2) 🔃

The second preview of WinAppSDK 1.4 is now available! Check out the release notes for more information on the new & updated features and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.4-preview2 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.230811000-preview2

Providing feedback

As we introduce new & upcoming features in our preview releases, we appreciate all of your feedback as we work towards a stable release:

• For WinUI 3 feedback, please open an issue on the WinUI repo.
• For feedback regarding all other Windows App SDK components, please open an issue here, on the Windows App SDK repo.

Windows App SDK 1.3.3 (1.3.230724000)

Windows App SDK 1.3.3 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.3.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.3 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.3.3 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.3.230724000

1.4 Preview 1 (1.4.230628000-preview1) 🔃

The first preview of WinAppSDK 1.4 is now available! Check out the release notes for more information on the new & updated features and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.4-preview1 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.230628000-preview1

Providing feedback

As we introduce new & upcoming features in our preview releases, we appreciate all of your feedback as we work towards a stable release:

• For WinUI 3 feedback, please open an issue on the WinUI repo.
• For feedback regarding all other Windows App SDK components, please open an issue here, on the Windows App SDK repo.

Windows App SDK 1.3.2 (1.3.230602002)

Windows App SDK 1.3.2 is a stable servicing release that fixes critical bugs for 1.3.

• If you're building an app with the Windows App SDK for the first time, follow the installation instructions here.

• If you are already using the Windows App SDK 1.3 and would like to update to the latest release, you can do so by following the update instructions here.

Check out our release notes for the list of issues fixed in this release.

Updating to this version

The 1.3.2 package is available at https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.3.230602002

1.4 Experimental 1 (1.4.230518007-experimental1) 🧪

The 1.4 experimental release of Windows App SDK is now available! Releases in the experimental channel include features that are in the early stages of development. Experimental features may be removed from the next release, or may never be released. See Windows App SDK release channels for more information about the various release channels.

This release includes bug fixes from 1.3 and provides access to non-stable APIs and features for WinUI 3, System Backdrops, Content, Windowing, Input, and Controls.

Check out the release notes for all of the new and updated features, limitations, and known issues.

Updating to this version

The 1.4.230518007-experimental1 package is available at: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK/1.4.230518007-experimental1

Additionally, for those testing deployment of unpackaged apps, download the Windows App SDK Installers and MSIX packages here.