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MSIX Packaging Tool

by Microsoft Corporationv1.2024.405.0

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Enables you to repackage your existing desktop applications to the MSIX format. It offers both an interactive UI and a command line for conversions, and gives you the ability to convert an application without having the source code.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.MSIXPackagingTool --exact --version 1.2024.405.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for MSIX Packaging Tool

MSIX Packaging Tool uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)
Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for MSIX Packaging Tool →

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Installers · v1.2024.405.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86MSIX-Direct
x64MSIX-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for MSIX Packaging Tool.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MSIX Packaging Tool on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.MSIXPackagingTool --exact --version 1.2024.405.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install MSIX Packaging Tool silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.MSIXPackagingTool --exact 1.2024.405.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for MSIX Packaging Tool?
MSIX Packaging Tool uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).
How do I uninstall MSIX Packaging Tool via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.MSIXPackagingTool --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from MSIX Packaging Tool's Apps & Features entry.
Is MSIX Packaging Tool free?
MSIX Packaging Tool is distributed under Proprietary (Freeware). Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/packaging-tool/tool-overview) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does MSIX Packaging Tool work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls MSIX Packaging Tool directly from the publisher.
How do I keep MSIX Packaging Tool up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.MSIXPackagingTool --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of MSIX Packaging Tool from microsoft/winget-pkgs.