Introduction
MSIX is the Windows app package format that provides a modern packaging experience to all Windows apps. The MSIX package format preserves the functionality of existing app packages and/or install files in addition to enabling new, modern packaging and deployment features to Win32, WPF, and WinForm apps.
Use the MSIX packaging tool to create an MSIX package for any Windows app, old or new. The MSIX packaging tool streamlines the packaging experience, offering an interactive user interface or command line to convert and package Windows apps. The MSIX packaging tool is available in the Microsoft Store and supported on Windows 10 1809 and later.
With the open source MSIX SDK, the MSIX packages are more versatile, and platform independent. The SDK provides all of the APIs needed to verify, validate, and unpack an app package on any platform.
Download Tool (15.7 MB)
The package requires OS version 10.0.17701.0 or higher…
MSIX Packaging Tool – Windows Store mirror
Screenshots
Notes
Microsoft Replacing MSI, AppX with New Packaging Tool
Known issues and troubleshooting tips for the MSIX Packaging Tool
Create an MSIX package from a desktop installer
MSIX Training on Microsoft
MSIX Training Overview: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3ig2l
MSIX Training for Developers: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3i5DH
MSIX Training Evolving Enhancing Desktop Apps v2: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3iiD5
MSIX Training Exercise 1: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3i8dF
MSIX Training Exercise 2: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3ig21
MSIX Training Exercise 3: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3rc5C
MSIX Training Exercise 4: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3iiD2
Package existing Windows apps
MSIX Packaging Tool enables you to update existing Win32 application packages to the MSIX format. Learn more
Use MSIX anywhere
The MSIX SDK enables developers on various platforms to pack and unpack packages for distribution from either the Microsoft Store, or their own content distribution networks. Learn more
Install MSIX app packages
App Installer allows for installation and updates of any MSIX app package that is locally available or on any content distribution network. Learn more
Package support framework
PSF enables your app to bypass a select number of modern runtime environment limitations, ensuring that your existing solution runs as expected without modifying source code. Learn more
Other Professional Packaging Software for MSIX