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Clarify app submission requirements and packaging formats
Updated submission guidelines to clarify supported packaging formats and benefits of MSIX. Removed references to traditional EXE/MSI installers for direct submission.
-**Submission Options**: (Optional) Add notes for certification or schedule publish date.
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<summary><strong>Do I need to package my app as an MSIX, or can I submit a traditional EXE/MSI installer?</strong></summary>
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Store allows both app types.
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The Microsoft Store requires apps to be submitted using supported packaging formats such as MSIX and related package types.
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**MSIX Benefits are**:
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**Supported package formats include**:
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- .msix
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- .msixbundle
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- .msixupload
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- .appx
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- .appxbundle
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- .appxupload
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- .xap
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**MSIX benefits include**:
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- Free Microsoft code signing and CDN hosting.
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- Easier updates, better integration with Windows features.
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- Enables advanced capabilities like flighting and commerce.
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**MSI/EXE Submission**:
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- Allowed since June 2021.
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- You must provide a URL or upload the installer in submission.
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- Requirements:
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- Must be .exe or .msi only.
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- Offline installer – no downloads during setup.
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- Installer must not change after submission or bundle unrelated software.
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Both app types can be submitted in Store depending on developer's needs.
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- Easier updates and better integration with Windows features.
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- Support for advanced capabilities like flighting and commerce.
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**EXE/MSI installers**:
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- Traditional installer formats such as .exe or .msi are not supported for direct submission in the Microsoft Store.
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- Developers should convert or package their applications using MSIX or one of the supported formats listed above to ensure compatibility with Store requirements and certification processes.
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Using msix package format ensures a more reliable, secure, and streamlined installation and update experience for users.
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