Universal Windows Platform documentation

UWP is still supported, but the preferred way to develop Windows apps is with WinUI and the Windows App SDK.

New to UWP?

Get started

• Learn the basics of UWP development
• Get started with WinUI 2 for UWP

Concept

• What's a UWP app?
• UWP vs other Windows app platforms

Develop

Overview

• Build UWP apps for Windows
• Build UWP games for Windows

Reference

• Browse API reference docs for UWP
• Windows Runtime (WinRT) namespaces
• WinUI 2 namespaces

Training

• Explore UWP code samples

Latest features

What's new

• Learn about the newest UWP features
• What's new for developers

Concept

• Check out the latest in the C# language
• Explore new features in Visual Studio

Downloads

Download

• Get Visual Studio
• Get the Windows SDK
• Get Windows development tools

Design

Overview

• Design your apps with the Fluent Design System

Reference

• Add UI controls with WinUI 2 for UWP

Publish

Overview

• Publish your app to the Microsoft Store
• Package and deploy your app with MSIX

Concept

• Monetize your app

Community and support

Overview

• @WindowsDocs on Twitter
• OneDevMinute videos
• Windows developer support