Application Package
General Information
| Title | APPX File Extension |
| Extension | .appx |
| Full Form | Application Package |
| File Type | Package File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vns.ms-appx |
File Function
| Primary Function | Software distribution |
| Additional Functions | Installation, Deployment |
| Features | Encapsulated, Signed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Desktop Software | Yes |
| Windows Store Apps | Yes |
| Enterprise Deployment | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering risk |
| Best Practices | Certified signing, Sandbox |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2012 |
| Latest Version | Windows Package Manager 1.1.0 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .appxbundle, .msix, .msixbundle |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Store |
Varies | Windows 8, 10, 11 |
 PowerShell |
Free | Windows, macOS, Linux |