If you're a developer looking to create and distribute UWP apps, you'll likely need to use makeappx.exe as part of your development workflow. You can download the Windows SDK, which includes makeappx.exe , from the Microsoft website.
| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | | Windows SDK (part of Windows Kits) | | Download Link | Windows SDK | | Install Size | ~2-3 GB (full SDK) | | Tool Location | %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Windows Kits\10\bin\<version>\x64\ | | Primary Use | Create .appx / .msix packages | download makeappx.exe
For those who want a lighter install without the full SDK, Microsoft offers a standalone package called . If you're a developer looking to create and
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\ \ \makeappx.exe which includes makeappx.exe