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title: Build Windows apps with .NET MAUI
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description: Learn about .NET MAUI, benefits it provides to Windows developers, and how take your Windows apps cross-platform.
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ms.topic: article
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ms.date: 05/09/2024
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ms.topic: concept-article
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ms.date: 01/23/2025
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keywords: windows win32, desktop development, Windows App SDK, .net maui
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#Customer intent: As a Windows developer, I want to learn about .NET MAUI, the benefits it provides to Windows developers, and how to take my Windows apps cross-platform.
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# Build Windows apps with .NET MAUI
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-**Native Controls**: .NET MAUI does not currently support using Windows App SDK controls. If you have existing controls from other Windows App SDK projects you intend to re-use or rely on 3rd Party or open source controls, you will need to find alternatives for .NET MAUI projects.
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-**Closer to Windows**: When writing .NET MAUI apps, it outputs a Windows App SDK app, but there is some translation to get from your code to the native Windows app. With Windows App SDK, you are eliminating that translation step and are less likely to encounter issues with styles, API compatibility, or layout.
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> [!TIP]
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> Are you still deciding between .NET MAUI, WinUI, and other UI framework options? Check out the [Windows developer FAQ](../get-started/windows-developer-faq.yml) to learn about the different options for building native Windows apps. Then go watch the **Windows Dev Chat** episode on **Choosing your ideal dev platform**. The segment about [.NET MAUI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PJBJ8GICjM&list=PLI_J2v67C23bxTffW4XewbUEAOfSVZkrk&index=2&t=2193s) hosted by Beth Massi walks through examples and reasons for choosing .NET MAUI for your next app.
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## .NET MAUI resources for Windows developers
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### .NET MAUI documentation
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Check out a walk-through of [creating your first .NET MAUI app on Windows](./walkthrough-first-app.md).
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