If you are starting a new project today, is preferred. But if you maintain an existing UWP app, WinUI 2.8 is the last major stable release before the migration.
If you are side-loading an AppxBundle or Msixbundle package manually without an active internet connection, Windows cannot fetch the Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8 dependency from the cloud.
Scroll down the generated list to find the file named exactly or similar to:
In the search box, paste the following identifier: Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8_8wekyb3d8bbwe Click the checkmark button to generate links. microsoft.ui.xaml.2.8 appx download
The WindowsApps folder is hidden and protected by default. You may need to adjust permissions to view it.
Extract the .nupkg (it's a ZIP)
Download the .appxbundle version to cover all architectures unless you need to specifically target one. If you are starting a new project today, is preferred
Method 2: Download and Install via PowerShell (No Browser Needed)
Download the correct architecture or use the .appxbundle .
: You can download the x64 version here. Scroll down the generated list to find the
| Version Number | Release Date | Key Changes | |----------------|--------------|--------------| | 8.2108.13004.0 | Aug 2021 | Initial 2.8 release | | 8.2110.13007.0 | Oct 2021 | WebView2 fixes | | 8.2203.13001.0 | Mar 2022 | Improved theming | | 8.2208.13001.0 | Aug 2022 | Final stable 2.8.x |
| Requirement | Detail | |--------------|--------| | | Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 17763) or newer / Windows 11 | | Architecture | x86, x64, ARM, ARM64 | | Dependencies | .NET Native Runtime (usually auto-installed) | | Installation method | AppX deployment (PowerShell, DISM, or double-click) |