Windows Developer Blog https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/06/cropped-browser-icon-logo-32x32.jpg Windows Developer Blog https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/ 32 32 2025 in review: How we elevated the Microsoft Store experience https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2025/12/18/2025-in-review-how-we-elevated-the-microsoft-store-experience/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:10 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57598 2025 was a meaningful year for the Microsoft Store on Windows, with more than 250 million monthly users discovering a Microsoft Store that feels more personalized, helpful and delightful to use. We welcomed exciting new arrivals to the st

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]]> Raycast, Noteastic and Cephable, fan-favorite games like Fortnite, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, accessibility apps like DotVista, and standout apps such as RunCat 365 and Adobe Premier Elements 2026. We also expanded in partnership with Tencent the catalog in China with mini apps and games, such as Rednote, Kaipanla and Fire to the Zombies, bringing even more choice to customers around the world. And lastly, we recently announced our 2025 App Awards winners, each exemplifying tremendous value for Windows users. Here are some of the other ways we strengthened the Microsoft Store this year.

Special Events: Helping customers discover more

Image of home page experience with in-app events collection popped out . Customers told us they want an easier way to discover what’s happening inside  their favorite apps – from new shows and seasonal game events to new features they might otherwise miss. This feedback inspired us to introduce Special Events, a new way to surface timely, high value content directly in the Store. We are beginning to roll out Special Events in select markets, offering a dedicated space where users can quickly find in-app experiences, game events and feature drops as they go live 1. By highlighting this content in curated collections and on product pages, we’re making it simpler for customers to stay up to date and get more out of the apps and games they already love.

Themes: Make your PC your own

Image of a themes landing page in the Microsoft StoreFor customers looking for not just apps that fit their needs, but for their PC to feel more like their  space, just last week we introduced a dedicated Themes department in the Microsoft Store on Windows, making it simpler than ever to discover and apply designs that match your style. Whether you prefer cozy aesthetics, energizing artwork, beautiful landscapes, gaming inspired looks or wallpapers from your favorite shows, the Store now offers a growing collection curated with care and craft. With streamlined browsing and installation experiences, finding a look that feels right for you is faster and more enjoyable. Learn more here: Your PC, your personality: New themes in Store for you.

A more personal Store experience

Image of a personalized home page experience with recommendations curated for users.As the Store continues to grow, it’s become increasingly important that every visit feels tailored, intuitive and relevant. As we shared in June, we refined the way the Store adapts to individual interests, regional trends and timely deals, helping people discover the apps and experiences that matter most to them. Since June, we have expanded the personalized content from just the home page to apps and games pages as well. Whether someone prefers discovering new creative tools, exploring the latest games or browsing productivity essentials, the Store now does a better job of meeting them where they are. Personalized recommendations are controlled by your Store settings.

Installation made easier

Image of website showing app bundles.Installing apps should feel effortless, whether you're browsing on the web or inside the Store. This year, we made meaningful improvements to reduce friction and help people get to what they need more quickly. On the web in select countries since November, multi-app install lets people choose a set of apps, like a productivity suite, a creative toolkit, or the essentials for social and entertainment, and install them in one click. It’s a streamlined way to set up a new device or refresh a workflow, and it’s rolling out in select markets with global expansion on the way. More details are included here: Introducing multi-app install on Windows - Microsoft Apps. In June, we introduced a new way for users to find, install and launch the app they are looking for through the Windows Search Bar. Lastly, in response to community feedback we introduced expanded inline installs in Store Spotlight in October.

Helping you explore AI

Image of AI Hub page experience with agents.We continue to see incredible energy from the developer ecosystem, with innovative new apps and experiences powered by AI continuously arriving on Windows. To help Store visitors navigate this rapidly evolving space, in February we refreshed the AI Hub, to make it easier to discover high quality AI apps and understand what they can do at a glance 2. The updated design helps people explore a growing landscape of tools, agents and creativity boosting features. As of June, on product pages, new app badges highlight when apps include AI capabilities or are optimized for Copilot+ PCs, and in the U.S., Copilot can assist with Store browsing. As of November, for Microsoft 365 users, it’s now easier than ever to find Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which offers options like a personal analyst, researcher, prompt coach, writing coach or idea coach in supported markets 3.

Focusing on the fundamentals

Icons for a triangle, toolkit and wrench.Last but certainly not least, we continued to invest in our fundamentals – including:
  • Quicker Navigation4: The Store app launches faster than before, thanks to performance improvements we made earlier this year. And moving between departments in the Store is now noticeably faster, thanks to new updates rolling out in December.
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  • Improved Error Handling: Our goal is to ensure you have an error-free experience – but when you do run into issues, we’ve clarified our messaging to help lead to a resolution.  For example, in the past mismatched region settings would block a purchase with an error message. Now, the Store automatically detects the issue and guides you to adjust your region settings, so you can complete your purchase without interruption.
  • Uninstallation directly from the Library: This has been a top customer ask in Feedback Hub – now, simply head to the Library, click the three-dot menu for an installed app and click uninstall.Screen showing uninstallation from the library.
  • Better update orchestration: Background updates are now better scheduled for smoother performance and minimal disruption while devices are in use.
  • Improved search: Earlier this year, we rearchitected how search works so that it is now more intent-aware, leverages signals like app updates and ratings more diligently for ranking, and addresses language-specific nuances. While these improvements mark progress, we know search is never ‘done.’ We continue to refine and we actively investigate feedback coming through the Feedback Hub to guide the next wave of improvements.

Looking ahead

As we move into 2026, our focus remains steady: Continue improving the fundamentals, build experiences that feel thoughtful and keep listening to what you need from the Store. Your feedback continues to guide our work. Thank you for sharing it and please keep it coming through the Feedback Hub, (WIN + F) under Apps > Microsoft Store. We appreciate all your support in 2025, and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2026! 1 Special Events launched to select devices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. 2 AI Hub is available in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.  3 AI Agents are available for M365 users in the Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. 4 Data based on internal testing and subject to factors such as device, location, Windows and Store app versions.]]> Add new models in PowerToys’ Paste with AI feature https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/advanced-paste#adding-a-model-provider Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:09:55 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57662 The post Add new models in PowerToys’ Paste with AI feature appeared first on Windows Developer Blog.

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]]> Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2025 winners https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2025/12/03/announcing-the-microsoft-store-awards-2025-winners/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:17 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57621 The Microsoft Store Awards honor outstanding applications that elevate user experiences, drive productivity and inspire creativity across the Windows ecosystem. We are proud to announce this year’s winners, each exemplifying technical excellence, u

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AI Assistants category

This year, there was a tie in the AI Assistants category, and both winners are recognized for their excellence. Perplexity screenshot.Winner: Perplexity by Perplexity AI Perplexity’s Windows app features native voice dictation, multi-modal AI search and deep desktop integration for rapid research. Advanced AI models, Pro Search and guided deep research modes facilitate interactive exploration, while IT policies and keyboard shortcuts support both personal and enterprise workflows. Enhanced accessibility and seamless desktop integration make Perplexity a leader in AI-powered knowledge discovery. ChatGPT screenshot.Winner: ChatGPT by OpenAI ChatGPT for Windows offers instant answers via the Alt + Space companion window, direct image and file uploads, and enterprise-level privacy controls. The app closely mirrors the web experience while providing unique Windows-only productivity enhancements, including IT policy controls and a privacy-first approach for business users. Its intuitive interface and capable integration make ChatGPT an indispensable tool for both individuals and organizations.

Business category

Invoice Maker & Estimate Creator screenshot.Winner: Invoice Maker & Estimate Creator by Moon Invoice by Moon Technolabs Pvt. Ltd. Moon Invoice’s Invoice Maker & Estimate Creator automates business finance tasks with customizable templates, and instant printing and sharing via WhatsApp or email. Dashboard analytics provide real-time tracking of payments and expenses, while support for multiple payment gateways and formats ensures flexibility for freelancers and SMEs. The app’s secure digital record-keeping, multi-channel communication and rapid document sharing make it a comprehensive solution for business owners seeking efficiency and control.

Computer-Using Agents (CUA) category

Manus for Windows screenshot.Winner: Manus by Manus AI Manus for Windows redefines automation with its Computer-Using Agent (CUA) architecture. Operating within a secure sandbox, Manus autonomously executes complex, multi-step tasks ranging from running code (Python, JavaScript, Bash) and controlling headless browsers for web automation, to managing files and deploying applications. Its “Manus’s Computer” interface lets users observe, pause or guide ongoing actions live, while a multi-agent system plans and executes workflows like data analysis, content creation and report generation. Manus runs tasks fully in the background, can resume interrupted workflows and keeps detailed context for advanced automation, all while maintaining strict isolation and security. This makes Manus a powerful, flexible digital assistant for professionals seeking robust, transparent and secure automation on Windows.

Creativity category

n-Track Studio screenshot.Winner: n-Track Studio by n-Track S.r.I. n-Track Studio transforms Windows devices into full-featured recording studios, supporting unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, advanced effects, custom sound import and seamless project navigation. The app’s cross-platform workflow enables creators to collaborate and produce professional music, while AI-powered tools, VST plugin support and stable export capabilities make it the preferred choice for both creative professionals and hobbyists.

Developer Tools category

ngrok for Windows screenshot.Winner: ngrok by ngrok ngrok for Windows enables secure, seamless tunneling and remote access. The app ensures automatic updates, compatibility with Windows Defender and secure reverse proxy setup. Developers can run ngrok as a background service, benefiting from integration with Windows security and app management tools. Its trusted workflows extend to Microsoft and enterprise environments, helping teams ship faster while staying secure

Education category

Scratch 3 screenshot.Winner: Scratch 3 by Scratch Foundation Scratch 3 helps students build confidence in computational thinking through hands‑on projects, programming interactive stories, games and robotics. In class, learners can visualize logic with block coding, test ideas instantly and iterate with peer feedback, which reinforces problem solving and creativity. With extensions for Bluetooth and hardware, students connect code to real‑world devices (e.g., micro:bit, LEGO), enabling STEM lessons that span sensors, motion and data. The offline editor runs smoothly on basic hardware, so schools can deliver reliable, inclusive experiences that scale from beginner labs to advanced projects.

Game category

Castle Craft screenshot.Winner: Castle Craft by Clever Apps Pte Ltd Castle Craft delivers an immersive gaming experience, leveraging Windows hardware for smooth, dynamic resource merging and time-travel exploration. Players can construct kingdoms, complete heroic quests and enjoy vivid graphics with adaptive controls. The game’s family-friendly design, scalable performance and strong security features make it ideal for all ages and devices, ensuring engaging gameplay and creative kingdom building for every player.

Music category

Moises Live screenshot.Winner: Moises Live by Moises Systems, Inc Moises Live is an exclusive app that sets a new standard for music apps by harnessing real-time AI audio separation technology. Users can isolate vocals, instruments and dialogue at the system level, making it possible to remix, practice or enjoy music with unprecedented control. The app features Karaoke mode for any track in any app (lyrics optional), letting users sing along or create custom mixes instantly. Other highlights include system-wide audio control, latency-free mixing and seamless integration with any Windows app, empowering creators, educators and enthusiasts to achieve studio-level results from their desktop. Moises Live on Copilot+ PCs (for other devices, try Moises), leverages the NPU for breakthrough speeds and lag-free, dynamic volume adjustments for music, movies and calls. All processing is done locally for privacy and instant results, with no cloud uploads or waiting required.

Productivity category

Notion for Windows screenshot.Winner: Notion by Notion Labs Inc Notion for Windows turns scattered tasks and notes into a single, searchable workspace. Teams automate busywork with templated workflows, like converting meeting notes into action items, auto‑assigning tasks from a backlog and syncing status across projects with database views. Native Windows integration (taskbar pinning, quick‑launch and offline access) helps users act faster without context switching. For example, a product team can use a “Sprint Planning” template that auto‑populates tasks from a roadmap page, sends reminders and updates progress charts to help free time for design and decision making.

Congratulations to all winners!

Each winner will be recognized in the Microsoft Store with a Store Award Winner badge, signifying their contribution to the Windows community. We thank all developers for their dedication and innovation and look forward to another year of groundbreaking apps. For highlights from the Microsoft Store Awards in China, check out our official WeChat blog.]]> Ignite 2025: Furthering Windows as the premier platform for developers, governed by security https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2025/11/18/ignite-2025-furthering-windows-as-the-premier-platform-for-developers-governed-by-security/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:03:03 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57599 Continuing Windows evolution as a secure open platform for AI and Agents

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]]> Continuing Windows evolution as a secure open platform for AI and Agents At Build, we laid out our vision for the future of development on Windows, announcing new tools that empower developers to do their best work with the ultimate flexibility.
  • We open-sourced Windows Subsystem for Linux, making it easier than ever for developers to contribute, customize and help us integrate Linux more seamlessly into Windows.
  • With Microsoft Foundry on Windows, formerly known as Windows AI Foundry, we introduced a unified and reliable AI platform to support AI development across CPU, GPU and NPU.
  • And we announced native support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), which offers a standardized framework for AI agents to connect with apps.
Today, we expand on these foundations, evolving Windows to give developers a platform to build the next generation of software experiences that empower people and organizations at scale. As AI transforms the way we work, agents are becoming powerful tools to make users more productive, handling routine tasks and taking away the drudgery so users can focus on what matters most. To empower developers and organizations on this journey, Windows is evolving as an operating system with the foundational structures to make agents on Windows more effective, secure and governable—with flexibility for developers and peace of mind for organizations to embrace this trend with confidence. To realize this vision, we’ve spent the past year listening closely to developers and actively engaging with the broader community, learning about pain points, tracking emerging needs, and identifying opportunities to make Windows a secure platform for the future of AI and agents. The feedback and community insights have directly shaped the updates we are introducing today.

What’s new for Windows Platform at Ignite:

  • Public preview of native support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) on Windows, a standardized framework for AI agents to connect with apps and tools to automate routine scenarios and perform tasks for users securely with user consent.
    • Public preview of Windows On-Device Registry (ODR), a secure, manageable repository of agent connectors, which are just MCP servers.
    • Public preview of built-in agent connectors for File Explorer and System Settings. Agents can use the File Explorer connector to manage, organize and retrieve local files with user consent. With System Settings connector, agents will be able to adjust Windows system settings like changing from light mode to dark mode or troubleshooting issues, while keeping the user in full control.
  • Private preview of Agent Workspace - a contained, policy-controlled and auditable environment where agents can interact with software and complete tasks for users in a parallel and separate desktop, without disrupting users’ primary session.
  • Introducing Agent ID—A unique ID distinct from the user ID that makes it possible to audit every action taken by the agent. The agent ID also helps IT distinguish agent interactions from user actions.
  • Secure by default policies for developers building agents and agent connectors and security controls for end-users using agents—keeping their data secure.
  • Enterprise manageability controls for IT admins to configure basic policies for their enterprise employees to adopt and use agents through typical policy configuration channels for Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policies and Group Policies (GP) starting with Intune in public preview.
  • Public preview of new AI APIs—video super resolution (VSR) and Stable Diffusion (SDXL) in Microsoft Foundry on Windows, formerly known as Windows AI Foundry. Developers can use these APIs powered by Windows on-device models to add AI-powered video enhancement (VSR) and image generation (SDXL) features to their apps.
These updates lay the foundation for a new generation of experiences, providing developers and enterprises with enhanced protection, transparency and governance—introducing platform-level security guardrails to help organizations begin adopting agent-powered workflows.

Announcing public preview of native support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) on Windows

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard introduced by Anthropic in late 2024 to give AI agents a universal way to connect with external tools, data sources and services. By creating a common language for content exchange, MCP accelerated innovation and set the foundation for richer, more capable agentic workflows. On Windows, we are taking MCP even further by catering to the needs of developers, IT professionals and end-users. Users need easy discoverability and consistent controls, minimizing security risks. IT professionals need robust security and manageability controls to deploy agents confidently across the organization. Developers need tools and libraries to build and make their servers easily discoverable to agents without doing bespoke work for each platform. To build these AI experiences and agents at scale, you need an OS that’s built for it. This infrastructure can’t be delivered through middleware or applications alone—it demands OS-level integration for security, consent and control. We are thrilled to transform Windows into an operating system with this secure OS-level integration with a native agent infrastructure. That’s why today, we are announcing the public preview of native support for MCP on Windows—a standardized framework for AI agents to connect with apps and tools to automate routine scenarios and complete tasks for users.

Photo of a smiling woman next to chart sections labelled Agent, Windows on-device registry and Agent connectors.Developers can build MCP servers to expose their app’s functionality as agent connectors and register in Windows on-device registry

Agent connectors are essentially MCP servers built by app developers and made available in the Windows on-device registry. These are agent-aware tools that agents can connect to acquire new and unique skills and complete tasks for users. This includes built-in agent connectors from Windows, as well as local and remote connectors from our developer community. Agents can discover and connect to these tools and other agents via a secure, manageable Windows on-device registry (ODR). By default, all agent connectors in the Windows on-device registry will be contained in a secure environment with their own identity and audit trail. All communication between agents and agent connectors from the Windows on-device registry will go through the MCP proxy, a trusted gateway to ensure secure communication enabled by Windows. The proxy handles authentication (verifying the MCP client, the originator of the call), authorization (enforcing permissions and policies), and auditing (logging every interaction for compliance) for both local and remote MCP servers. With standard security policy, each agent connector has its own identity, and secure communication enforced through the MCP proxy ensures that agents and connectors can trust each other’s provenance. We are also introducing support for remote agent connectors. Developers can register remote endpoints with the on-device registry, making them discoverable to any compatible agent along with local agent connectors. With the support for remote agent connectors, developers can register their cloud based MCP servers in the Windows on-device registry and expose their apps’ functionality to agents.

Get started, dive into documentation. Platform capabilities in preview coming soon.

  • You can build MCP servers to offer your apps unique functionalities as agent connectors and register them in the Windows on-device registry, to be discovered by agents. This will enhance reach and drive engagement for their apps. To get started with building and registering agent connectors, check our documentation—https://aka.ms/RegisterMCPServer
  • You can package your agent connectors as either MSIX or MCPB (MCP Bundles). To package and register agent connectors, check our documentation—https://aka.ms/RegisterMCPBundle
  • As an agent developer, you can leverage agent connectors and benefit from the apps’ functionality to complete tasks for your users. To connect, list and interact with agent connectors, check our documentation—https://aka.ms/MCPHostQuickstart.

Announcing public preview of Windows built-in agent connectors for File Explorer and System Settings

We are thrilled to announce the public preview of two agent connectors built into Windows—File Explorer and System Settings. These connectors are available via the on-device registry for agents to leverage and complete tasks for users on Windows. File Explorer Connector: Agents can use the File Explorer connector to manage, organize and retrieve local files on a user’s device with their consent. On Copilot+ PCs, the connector can also perform natural language search to retrieve the exact file based on descriptions, content, metadata, and, for images, enhanced search based on image classification. System Settings connector: This connector helps agents adjust Windows system settings like changing from light mode to dark mode or troubleshooting issues, while keeping the user in full control.

Announcing private preview of Agent workspace

In addition to using tools like agent connectors, agents can also interact with existing software or line of business applications to complete tasks. Image showing "how Agents operate" with two drop downs reading "Tools and Agents" and "Computer-use Agent Capabilities." We are excited to announce the private preview of Agent workspace—a contained, policy-controlled and auditable environment where agents can interact with software, just like people, to complete tasks for the user in a parallel and separate desktop, without disrupting users’ primary session.

Introducing Agent ID

When agents are allowed to use software like people, it becomes more critical for IT professionals to clearly audit and distinguish between agent and user actions. To deliver transparency and control, we have built security paradigms that enforce agents to operate with their own unique identity, completely distinct from the user’s identity, and are governed by strict guardrails set by IT. This ensures every task, workflow and change is clearly tracked, making it easy to differentiate between what agents do and what users initiate. With these core primitives all agentic interactions on Windows are a step function, more secure and contained than traditional apps.

Announcing public preview of Windows 365 for Agents

These platform primitives apply not just to agents running locally on Windows client, but also in the cloud in Windows 365. To date, Windows 365 Cloud PCs have been designed for people, delivering the full Windows experience to power employee productivity on any device, anywhere. Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 365 for Agents, which extends the local agent workspace concept to the cloud so agents can interact with existing software or line of business applications to complete tasks. The key distinction is simple: on local PCs, agents operate in a secure workspace on the user’s device and with Windows 365 for Agents, the Cloud PC itself becomes the agent’s secure, policy-controlled environment. Agent developers can build and deploy agents with Windows 365 for Agents. Windows 365 for Agents provides a comprehensive set of APIs for agent developers to manage and utilize compute resources. Agents running in Windows 365 can also use agent connectors and Windows on-device registry. Learn more about Windows 365 for Agents—https://aka.ms/W365forAgentsIgniteBlog Image of Windows 365 for Agents with four different sections reading "End Users," "Frontier Firms," "Agents" and "Agent Makers."

Securing agentic interactions on Windows

In line with Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative commitment, security is our top priority as we expand MCP powered capabilities and agent workspace on Windows. At Build this year, we outlined the principles guiding this structure and last month, we expanded on our foundational security principles for agentic AI experiences. We are adhering to a strong set of durable security and privacy principles that must be met to make use of these new capabilities in Windows.
  • Distinct agent accounts: Agents in Windows operate with dedicated agent accounts, separate from the user account on your device. This enables agent-specific policies and lets you share access to files and resources in a secure manner with agents just as you would with other users on your device. IT admins using Agent 365 to build digital agents can manage Entra identity, policies, registry and observability through a single unified control pane.
  • Restricted agent privileges: By default, agents will start with minimal permissions and only gain access to resources you explicitly grant. Their actions are strictly bounded, and they cannot make changes to your device without your authorization. You can revoke access at any time.
  • Operational trust: Agents must be signed by a trusted source. Malicious or poorly behaved agents can be revoked and blocked using a range of defense-in-depth measures like certificate validation and antivirus.
  • Privacy-preserving design: Windows helps agents adhere to Microsoft’s commitments in the Microsoft Privacy Statement and Responsible AI Standard. Windows will support agents to collect and process data only for clearly defined purposes, enabling transparency and trust. See the Microsoft Privacy Report for details on our commitments to advancing AI responsibly while safeguarding privacy and other fundamental rights.
Today we begin to deliver on these commitments, and we will continuously learn and refine our approach as we gather real world feedback from the public preview.

Secure by default agent policies

In alignment to the above principles, the standard security policy for agent connectors on Windows aligns with Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI) principle of “Secure by Default,” ensuring every connector meets strict requirements for packaging, identity and containment. Agent connectors and agents running on Windows must meet the platform security bars around packaging, identity, provenance, containment and consent. The on-device registry will only return agent connectors and agents that meet the criteria below.
  • Packaging and Identity: All applications must be packaged and have an identity established through trusted signing. This ensures that any connector available for the agent has identity which can be asserted by Windows.
  • Private capabilities manifested: Developers are required to define the minimum capabilities required for their agent connectors in their package manifest.
  • Containment: Agents and connectors will run in a contained environment as an agent user.
Windows also provides developers with settings and tools to help ensure existing agent connectors work in the default security policy, including testing with less restrictions.

Security controls to manage agentic workflows

To protect user data during agentic operations, we provide key security controls such as experimental agentic feature toggles, mandatory user consent and a dedicated settings page to enable or disable access to agent connectors. Experimental agentic features toggle:  All agentic experiences powered by agent connectors and agent workspace are disabled by default and are only enabled when the user toggles on the Windows Settings:  Settings > System > AI components > Agent tools > Experimental agentic features. Windows Settings System screen for AI components with toggle on for experimental agentic features. Mandatory user consent: In standard security policy, whenever an agent wants to access any sensitive information—like your files, applications or resources, Windows will always ask for your consent on the first occurrence. Screen asking user for consent for Copilot to use an agent connector to complete a task. Windows Settings for Agent connectors: A dedicated Settings page for each agent, allowing users to manage file access permissions and enable the connectors an agent needs to perform tasks. Windows Settings screen for Agent connectors allowing users to manage file access permissions and enable the connectors an agent needs to perform tasks.

Enterprise management policies and capabilities to ensure IT is always in control

IT admins can manage basic policies for their enterprise employees to access and use agentic experiences through typical policy configuration channels for Configuration Service Provider (CSP) policies and Group Policies (GP) starting with Intune in public preview.
  • IT admins can enable or disable both local and remote agent connectors, at device levels, using Intune or other MDM apps through Configuration Service Provider (CSP) and Group Policy Object (GPO).
  • IT admins can enable or disable agent workspace at device level, using Intune or other MDM apps—through both CSP and GPO.
  • IT admins can set minimum security policy levels for agent connectors at device level through both CSP and GPO.
  • Agent connectors packaged using MSIX can be deployed and managed using existing enterprise-grade mechanisms such as Intune, Conditional Access and Managed Installers, already familiar to IT teams. Policy support for MCPB will be available in the coming months.
  • IT admins can access event logs, which enumerate key Agent connector events such as invocations in agent workspace, errors and registry updates.
Additional advanced manageability controls are planned for later in 2026. This CSP includes certain settings currently under development, available only in Windows Insider Preview builds. These settings may change based on the feedback we receive in preview builds. Configuration settings in the Microsoft Intune admin center.

Building next-gen AI experiences with our partners and developer community

We are excited to be partnering with many agent builders and app developers who are already leveraging the agentic platform on Windows to deliver next-gen AI experiences, with many examples of partners building experiences using MCP shown below. A collection of company logos. Dynamics 365 is redefining expense management with MCP on Windows. Today filing an expense report is a tedious manual process—often taking a dozen steps, 30 or more minutes and is often error-prone. With Dynamics 365 agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot this process is reduced to one sentence with high accuracy saving you time to focus on the next important task. Under the hood, Microsoft 365 Copilot uses File Explorer connector to securely access local files and find relevant receipts powered by semantic search in seconds. It then extracts details, generates expense lines and submits the expense—streamlining approvals and reducing friction to just one prompt with MCP on Windows. https://youtu.be/rv7kq4CFpko Manus is an AI-powered general productivity agent that helps users with varied tasks such as creating websites, organizing files and generating content through simple prompts and secure integrations. Manus leverages MCP on Windows, and enables users to build a website in minutes—directly from content stored on their PC—without uploading files or switching apps. The agent uses the File Explorer connector to fetch content and execute tasks entirely within the Windows security model. Beyond website creation, Manus can organize files, generate content and manage information through simple prompts and explicit user approval. This demonstrates the core value of MCP on Windows: enabling agents to act intelligently while keeping enterprise data protected and workflows more seamless. https://youtu.be/oWtm_dgtbAc Claude by Anthropic is an AI productivity agent on platforms including Windows that helps users handle multi-step tasks efficiently. By connecting to File Explorer—with user consent—Claude can quickly find relevant documents like meeting notes and status updates, then generate summaries or reports in minutes. In a typical use case, Claude gathers all necessary files and produces an executive summary of a project, which can be sent directly through Outlook. This process saves time and maintains user privacy and control, showing how intelligent agents can streamline everyday work. https://youtu.be/oNAEW6N0aRg On Windows, Dropbox Dash streamlines storage by merging files from sources like Dropbox and OneDrive into a single searchable hub. With MCP integration, agents in any application can quickly access curated content without manual searching, enabling faster execution, real-time collaboration and built-in compliance. Dropbox Dash simplifies cross-app workflows for enterprises seeking unified experience.

New capabilities coming to Microsoft Foundry on Windows

AI-native platform and machine learning models are essential to enable advanced agentic experiences. Microsoft Foundry on Windows,  formerly known as Windows AI Foundry, first introduced at Build 2025, is a unified and reliable AI platform that supports the AI developer lifecycle from model selection, optimization, fine-tuning and deployment across CPU, GPU and NPU. Microsoft Foundry on Windows gives developers the tools to build AI experiences on-device whether they choose to use AI APIs powered by the inbox models that ship with Windows or access a rich catalog of pre-optimized open-source models in Foundry Local. At the foundation of Microsoft Foundry on Windows is Windows ML, which is generally available and simplifies the deployment of custom, proprietary models across varied Windows hardware devices. Thanks to deep collaboration with silicon partners like AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm, Windows ML offers unified execution, hardware mapping and power-aware performance, so models run on your local device efficiently.

Announcing new Windows AI APIs – Video super resolution (VSR) and Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) – powering on-device AI through Microsoft Foundry on Windows

Today we are excited to announce new Windows AI APIs that developers can leverage to bring local AI experiences like video super resolution (VSR) to upscale low-resolution streams and Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) for high quality image generation, both of which are now in public preview. App content search enters public preview as an API for developers to enable fast, intelligent in-app search experiences, making it easy to find relevant content within their Windows apps.

Many leading app developers are already leveraging Microsoft Foundry on Windows to deliver innovative, secure and high-performance AI experiences locally on Windows.

A collection of company logos.Windows ML is driving innovation across industries with partners like Roboflow leading the way. Roboflow, a Microsoft Start Up Pegasus Program participant, provides Visual AI tools used by millions of developers and over half the Fortune 100 for computer vision applications both in the cloud and on-device. With Windows ML integration, Roboflow is able to deploy the RF-DETR model for state-of-the-art detection and instance segmentation on the edge like cargo container tracking to manufacturing quality assurance. Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, has integrated Windows ML with Infosys Agentic Foundry, part of Infosys Topaz™. By leveraging custom models tailored with business data, Infosys is transforming a cloud-based invoice classification agentic AI system. This advanced agentic application is designed to help Infosys business operations teams effortlessly understand the status of invoices from data embedded in emails. Consequently, it can quickly determine the necessary actions to move these invoices through the workflow. This integration aims to significantly enhance and expedite the end-to-end process, while ensuring sensitive data remains secure without being transmitted to the cloud.

Many partners are leveraging open-source models from Foundry Local to power local AI workflows in their organization.

HCLTech is exploring building a proctoring solution that monitors a user’s presence, gaze and phone usage during assessments using their custom model  YOLOv8 and Phi-4-mini-reasoning model from Foundry Local, ensuring privacy and enhanced monitoring. Cognizant is developing an offline plant disease detection solution that can, based on leaf images, identify the disease, describe the associated symptoms and recommend prevention and remediation steps using phi-4-mini reasoning model from Foundry Local and a custom plant disease classification model with Windows ML. Kahua is redefining field productivity, using locally-run AI and agentic workflows to keep construction teams productive, even when offline. Kahua is experimenting with Foundry Local models like Phi-4-mini-reasonning to analyze construction photos to detect defects, like unpainted areas or uncapped pipes and automatically generate structured data entries to document those defects inside the Kahua application. AnythingLLM powered by Foundry Local provides enterprises with secure, on-device document intelligence and agent automation through models like DeepSeek, Mistral, Phi and Qwen, while Belt triages and analyzes legal contracts and other sensitive email attachments using model families such as Phi 4 and Qwen through Foundry Local—all processed locally for privacy and efficiency. Cephable empowers users with its suite of AI productivity tools, such as summarization and rewrite, leveraging Foundry Local models to offer on-device AI with state-of-the-art models like Phi and Qwen. By running these advanced AI workloads locally, Cephable not only enhances productivity but also ensures user data remains private, significantly reducing the risk of data leakage and minimizing cloud computing costs. Raycast integrates Foundry Local models, bringing privacy-first, on-device AI to the desktop to streamline automation and give users fast, secure access to their tasks and workflows.

Looking ahead

We are committed to building an even more robust and secure Windows platform for developers to build secure, intelligent and next-gen AI solutions. This is just the beginning. With Windows as the foundation, we’re empowering each of you to unlock the full potential of next-gen computing and invite you to explore, build and help us shape the future of Windows. Editor's note -- Nov. 20, 2025 -- The Enterprise management policies and capabilities section was updated to clarify how IT admins can enable or disable agent connectors and agent workspace; also a sentence was added about the availability of certain settings on this version of CSP.]]> What is Windows ML https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/new-windows-ml/overview Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:49:21 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57595 The post What is Windows ML appeared first on Windows Developer Blog.

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]]> LoRA Fine-Tuning for Phi Silica https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/apis/phi-silica-lora?tabs=csharp0 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:44:44 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57592 The post LoRA Fine-Tuning for Phi Silica appeared first on Windows Developer Blog.

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]]> Windows ML is generally available: Empowering developers to scale local AI across Windows devices https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2025/09/23/windows-ml-is-generally-available-empowering-developers-to-scale-local-ai-across-windows-devices/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:03 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57575 The future of AI is hybrid, utilizing the respective strengths of cloud and client while harnessing every Windows device to achieve more. At Microsoft, we are reimagining what’s possible by bringing powerful AI compute directly to Windows devices,

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]]> Windows ML is now generally available for production use to assist developers with deploying production experiences in the evolving AI landscape. First introduced at Build 2025, Windows ML is the built-in AI inferencing runtime optimized for on-device model inference and streamlined model dependency management across CPUs, GPUs and NPUs, serving as the foundation for Windows AI Foundry and utilized by Foundry Local to enable expanded silicon support which is being released today. By harnessing the power of CPUs, GPUs and NPUs from our vibrant silicon partner ecosystem and building on ONNX’s strong momentum, Windows ML empowers developers to deliver real-time, secure and efficient AI workloads — right on the device. This ability to run models locally enables developers to build AI experiences that are more responsive, private and cost-effective, reaching users across the broadest range of Windows hardware. https://youtu.be/Mow9UY_9Ab4

Bring your own model and deploy efficiently across silicon – securely and locally on Windows

Windows ML is compatible with ONNX Runtime (ORT), allowing developers to utilize familiar ORT APIs and enabling easy transition for existing production workloads. Windows handles distribution and maintenance of ORT and the Execution Providers, taking that responsibility on from the App Developer. Execution Providers (EPs) are the bridge between the core runtime and the powerful and diverse silicon ecosystem, enabling independent optimization of model execution on the different chips from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm. With ONNX as its model format, Windows ML integrates smoothly with current models and workflows. Developers can easily use their existing ONNX models or convert and optimize their source PyTorch models through the AI Toolkit for VS Code and deploy across Windows 11 PCs. [caption id="attachment_57579" align="alignnone" width="1024"]Diagram of Windows ML Windows ML Stack Diagram[/caption] While AI developers work with various models, Windows ML acts as a hardware abstraction layer offering several benefits:
  • Simplified Deployment: Our infrastructure APIs allow developers to support various hardware architectures without multiple app builds by leveraging execution providers available on the device or by dynamically downloading them. Developers also have the flexibility to precompile their models ahead-of-time (AOT) for a streamlined end-user experience.
  • Reduce App Overhead: Windows ML automatically detects the user’s hardware and downloads the appropriate execution providers, eliminating the need to bundle the runtime or EPs in a developer’s application.  This streamlined approach saves developers tens to hundreds of megabytes in app size when targeting a broad range of devices.
  • Compatibility: Through collaboration with our silicon partners, Windows ML aims to maintain conformance and compatibility, supporting ongoing updates while ensuring model accuracy across different builds through a certification process.
  • Advanced Silicon Targeting: Developers can assign device policies to optimize for low power (NPU), high performance (GPU) or specify the silicon used for a model.
For a more technical deep dive on Windows ML, learn more here.

Windows ML, optimized for the latest hardware in collaboration with our silicon partners

Windows 11 has a diverse hardware ecosystem that includes AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and Qualcomm and spans the CPU, GPU and NPU. Consumers can choose from a range of Windows PCs and this variety empowers developers to create innovative local AI experiences. We worked closely with our silicon partners to ensure that Windows ML can fully leverage their latest CPUs, GPUs and NPUs for AI workloads. The way this works is silicon partners build and maintain execution providers that Windows ML distributes, manages, and registers to run AI workloads performantly on-device, serving as a hardware abstraction layer for developers and a way to get optimal performance for each specific silicon. AMD has integrated Windows ML support across their Ryzen AI platform, enabling developers to harness the power of AMD silicon via AMD’s dedicated Vitis AI execution provider on NPU, GPU and CPU. Learn more. “By integrating Windows ML support across our Ryzen AI platform, AMD is making it easier for developers to harness the combined power of our CPUs, GPUs and NPUs. Together with Microsoft, we’re enabling scalable, efficient and high-performance AI experiences that run seamlessly across the Windows ecosystem.” - John Rayfield, corporate vice president, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD Intel’s EP combines OpenVINO AI software performance and efficiency with Windows ML, empowering AI developers to easily choose the optimal XPU (CPU, GPU or NPU) for their AI workloads on Intel Core Ultra processor powered PCs. Learn more. “Intel’s collaboration with Microsoft on Windows ML* empowers developers to effortlessly deploy their custom AI models and applications across CPUs, GPUs and NPUs on Intel’s AI-powered PCs. With the OpenVINO framework, Windows ML* accelerates the delivery of cutting-edge AI applications, enabling faster innovation with unmatched efficiency unlocking the full potential of Intel Core Ultra processors.” -  Sudhir Tonse Udupa, vice president, AI PC Software Engineering, Intel NVIDIA’s TensorRT for RTX EP enables AI models to be executed on NVIDIA GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs using NVIDIA’s dedicated Tensor Core libraries for maximum performance. This lightweight EP generates optimized inference engines — instructions on how to run the AI model — for the system’s specific RTX GPU. Learn more. “Windows ML with TensorRT for RTX delivers over 50% faster inferencing on NVIDIA RTX GPUs compared to DirectML in an easy-to-deploy package, enabling developers to scale generative AI across over 100 million Windows devices. This combination of speed and reach empowers developers to create richer AI experiences for Windows users.” - Jason Paul, vice president, Consumer AI, NVIDIA Qualcomm Technologies and Microsoft worked together to optimize Windows ML AI models and apps for the Snapdragon X Series NPU using the Qualcomm Neural Network Execution Provider (QNN EP) as well as GPU and CPU through integration with ONNX Runtime EPs. Learn more here. "With Windows ML now live and the preview of Foundry local, this is a pivotal moment for AI developers on Windows. The new Windows ML runtime not only delivers cutting-edge on-device inference but also simplifies deployment, enabling developers to fully harness advanced AI processors on Snapdragon X Series platforms. Its unified framework and support for NPUs, GPUs and CPUs ensure exceptional performance and efficiency across Snapdragon Windows PCs. As agentic AI experiences become mainstream, our deep collaboration with Microsoft is accelerating innovation and bringing the best AI experiences to Windows Copilot+ PCs and soon to our next-generation Snapdragon X2 platform.” - Upendra Kulkarni, VP, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Enabling local AI in the Windows software ecosystem

While developing Windows ML, we prioritized feedback from app developers building AI-powered features. We previously worked with app developers to test the integration with Windows ML during public preview. Leading software app developers such as Adobe, BUFFERZONE, Dot Inc., McAfee, Reincubate, Topaz Labs and Wondershare are among many others working on adopting Windows ML in their upcoming releases, accelerating the proliferation of local AI capabilities across a broad spectrum of applications. By leveraging Windows ML, our software partners can focus on building unique AI-powered features without worrying about hardware differences. Their early adoption and feedback show strong momentum toward local AI, enabling faster development and unlocking new local AI experiences across a variety of use cases:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects – accelerated semantic search of content in the media library, tagging audio segments by type, and detecting scene edits, all powered by local NPU in upcoming releases; with plans to progressively migrate the full library of existing on-device models to Windows ML.
  • BUFFERZONE enables real-time secure web page analysis, protecting users from phishing and fraud without sending sensitive data to the cloud.
  • Camo by Reincubate leverages real-time image segmentation and other ML techniques to improve webcam video quality when streaming and presenting while using the NPU across all silicon providers.
  • Dot Vista by Dot Inc. supports hands-free voice control and optical character recognition (OCR) for accessibility scenarios, including deployments in healthcare environments using NPUs in Copilot+ PCs.
  • Filmora by Wondershare uses AI-powered body effects optimized for NPU acceleration on AMD, Intel and Qualcomm platforms, including real-time preview and application of Body effects such as Lightning Twined, Neon Ring and Particle Surround.
  • McAfee uses automatic detection of deepfake videos and other scam vectors that can be encountered on social networks.
  • Topaz Photo by Topaz Labs is a professional-grade image enhancement application that lets photographers sharpen details, restore focus and adjust levels on every shot they take - all powered by AI.

Simplified tooling for Windows ML

Developers can take advantage of Windows ML by starting with a robust set of tools for simplified model deployment. AI Toolkit for VS Code provides powerful tools for model and app preparation, including ONNX conversion from PyTorch, quantization, optimization, compilation and evaluation – all in one place. These features make it easier to prepare and deploy efficient models with Windows ML, eliminating the need for multiple builds and complex logic. Starting today, developers can also try custom AI models with Windows ML in AI Dev Gallery, which offers an interactive workspace to make it easier to discover and experiment AI-powered scenarios using local models.

Get started today

With Windows ML now generally available, Windows 11 provides a local AI inference framework that’s ready for production apps. Windows ML is included in the Windows App SDK (starting with version 1.8.1) and supports all devices running Windows 11 24H2 or newer. To get started developing with Windows ML:
  • Update your project to use the latest Windows App SDK
  • Call the Windows ML APIs to initialize EPs, and then load any ONNX model and start inferencing in just a few lines of code. For detailed tutorials, API reference and sample code, visit ms/TryWinML
  • For interactive samples of custom AI models with Windows ML, try the AI Dev Gallery at ms/ai-dev-gallery

Develop local AI solutions with Windows ML

Windows development has always been about enabling developers to do more with software and hardware. Windows ML lets both new and experienced developers build AI-powered apps easily, focusing on innovation and reducing app size.  We at Microsoft are excited to see what new experiences you will create using Windows ML across Windows 11 PCs. The era of intelligent, AI-enhanced Windows apps is here – and it’s available to every developer. Let’s usher in this new wave of innovation together with Windows ML!

Editor’s note — September 24, 2025 — Updated to reflect announcements at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit on Sept. 24 and correct link for McAfee.

]]> Empowering the future: The expanding Arm app ecosystem for Copilot+ PCs https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2025/09/18/empowering-the-future-the-expanding-arm-app-ecosystem-for-copilot-pcs/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:02:53 +0000 https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/?p=57553 The introduction of Copilot+ PCs is driving a transformative shift in the world of personal and enterprise computing. These devices combine Empowering the future: The expanding Arm app ecosystem for Copilot+ PCs appeared first on Windows Developer Blog.

]]> all-day battery life, ultra-fast performance, enhanced security, portability and on-device AI capabilities exceeding 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). Most importantly for our customers, an expanding ecosystem of Arm-compatible apps allows them to take advantage of the superior performance and capabilities of these machines for their daily productivity and personal tasks. Microsoft’s App Assure team stands behind our commitment to the Arm ecosystem, ensuring that the software our users need, across categories and across regions, is available on Copilot+ PCs. As adoption accelerates, ISVs are eager to join this computing revolution and make their products Arm-compatible. Microsoft’s Arm Advisory Service stands ready to make this transition seamless and easy. With device refresh cycles on the horizon, Windows 10 approaching end of support on Oct. 14, 2025, and AI-powered PCs becoming essential tools for enhancing productivity, consumers and developers alike are excited by the possibilities Copilot+ PCs offer. The Arm app ecosystem continues to expand, with native Arm versions available for apps representing 90% of total user minutes, thus providing efficient, high-performance experiences across the scenarios that matter most to our customers.

Endpoint protection apps now available on Arm for Copilot+ PCs

Safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining user privacy is essential in today’s hybrid work environments. Whether defending against malware, unauthorized access or other breaches, both enterprises and consumers rely on robust security and endpoint protection tools to safeguard their privacy as well as the integrity of their systems and devices.
1Password Absolute Secure Endpoint Avast Premium Security
Bitdefender Endpoint Security Bitwarden BlackBerry Cylance Endpoint
Cisco Secure Endpoint Crowdstrike Falcon Sensor CyRadar
ESET F-Secure Total Forcepoint DLP
Huorong Security Lenovo Computer Manager Lenovo Smart Connect
Malwarebytes Desktop Security Malwarebytes Threatdown McAfee Total Protection
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint MyASUS Netwitness XDR
Norton 360 Deluxe Norton Antitrack OpenText EnCase
Opentext Webroot Oray Pgy Client Panda Security
QiAnXin Terminal Qualys Cloud Agent ReasonLabs
Respondus Lockdown Browser SentinelOne Sophos Intercept X
Symantec Endpoint Security Tanium Client Trellix Endpoint Security
Trend Micro Apex Central Trend Micro Apex One Endpoint Security VMware Carbon Black
WithSecure Zero Virus Security

A sample of the many endpoint security apps available for Copilot+ PCs.

VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) apps now available on Arm for Copilot+ PCs

Protecting privacy and ensuring secure remote access have never been more important. VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) play critical roles in safeguarding user data from threats across both public and private networks.
Avast SecureLine VPN Check Point Remote Access VPN Cisco Anyconnect
Express VPN F5 Big-IP Edge Client Forticlient
Hillstone Secure Connect IPVanish Ivanti Pulse Secure
LetsVPN Microsoft Global Secure Access NetMotion VPN
Netskope Private Access NordVPN for Windows OpenVPN
Palo Alto Global Protect Private Internet Access Proton VPN
Sonicwall NetExtender Surfshark VPN TianQingHanMa VPN
V2rayN ZScaler Client Connector

A sample of the many VPN and ZTNA apps available for Copilot+ PCs.

Endpoint management tools now available  on Arm for Copilot+ PCs

Endpoint management applications streamline the administration of devices and networks, enabling centralized control over software updates, security policies and device configurations. Endpoint management tools support Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, helping organizations enforce policies and manage devices.
Admin by Request EPM Beyond Trust Endpoint Privilege Management Beyond Trust Remote Access
Beyond Trust Remote Support Carbonite Endpoint Check Point Media Encryption & Port Protection
Cisco ThousandEyes Citrix Endpoint Management Citrix Workspace
Commvault Connectwise RMM Coodesker
DISM++ Forescout Secure Connector Ivanti Application Control
Lakeside Systrack Manage Engine Endpoint Central Microsoft Intune
Netwrix PolicyPak Rapid7 Insight Agent Secret Double Octopus
Sunlogin Client Team Viewer Tendyron U-disk
VMware Horizon Client VMware Tools VMware Workspace ONE
Verint Desktop & Process Analytics

A sample of the many endpoint management apps available for Copilot+ PCs.

Productivity apps now available on Arm for Copilot+ PCs

Modern workflows require productivity apps that enable seamless communication and collaboration. These tools are vital for achieving both business and personal goals.
2345 Pinyin IME 7 Zip Acrobat Reader
Antutu Baidu Input Method Dropbox
Foxit PDF Editor Personal Foxit PDF Editor Professional Foxit Reader
Google Drive iFLY IME Jianying Pro
Libre Office Microsoft 365 Microsoft Excel
Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft Word
NetEase Youdao Translator Rarlab WinRAR Slack
Sogou Input Method Todoist Tong Hua Shun
Trello Wechat IME Wonderpen
XMind Xundu PDF

A sample of the many productivity apps available for Copilot+ PCs.

Creative apps now available on Arm for Copilot+ PCs

Every day, creative professionals work to push the boundaries of our imagination. Creative applications are available on Arm, enabling workflows on Copilot+ PCs that deliver up to 47% faster AI performance than MacBook Air with M3, supporting demanding tasks like video editing and content production.
Adobe Express Camtasia GameMaker
Adobe Illustrator CapCut GIMP
Adobe Lightroom Concepts Luminar Neo
Adobe Photoshop Corel DRAW Paint.NET
Adobe Premiere Davinci Resolve Photo Director
Affinity Publisher Djay Pro Piscart
Blender Figma Power Director

A sample of the many creativity apps available for Copilot+ PCs.

Social, web and entertainment apps now available on Arm for Copilot+ PCs

Critical for enterprise branding, marketing and consumer engagement, while also enabling social connection and entertainment for the casual user, these apps are a must-have for any personal or business device. Copilot+ PCs deliver up to 15 hours of web browsing and up to 22 hours of local video playback.
2345 Browser Amazon Prime Video Apple Music
Apple TV BiliBili Disney Plus
Douyin Facebook Messenger Google Chrome
Hulu Instagram iQIYI
Kugou Music Listen1 Mozilla Firefox
Netflix Opera Browser QQ Messenger
QQ Music Reddit Snapchat
Spotify Telegram Threads
TikTok VLC Media Viber
WhatsApp Xbox

A sample of the many social media and entertainment apps available for Copilot+ PCs.

Copilot+ PCs usher in an AI-first era with Arm-native apps and breakthrough performance

The introduction of Copilot+ PCs marks a significant moment for the PC industry, with AI at the center of this transformation. By merging cutting-edge hardware with intelligent software, Microsoft is enabling users to unlock new experiences directly on their devices. These updates are designed to adapt to customers' needs and empower them to achieve more using the apps they love. We’re proud to support a growing community of customers who are achieving more with Copilot+ PCs, devices that deliver up to 85% faster performance than MacBook Air M2, up to 35% faster Microsoft Office productivity and breakthrough battery life for everyday tasks. We invite developers and ISVs to join this computing revolution: contact our Arm Advisory Service to learn how the App Assure team can help you become a part of this vibrant and expanding ecosystem. For an evolving list of applications and games that work with Arm, visit www.worksonwoa.com, a third-party, open-source site where Microsoft contributes compatibility data.]]>