Hey everyone! If you’re building modern, beautiful apps for Windows, you’ll want to hear about this. The toolkit you use to explore controls and bring your UI to life just got a major upgrade.
WinUI Gallery 2.7 is now available, and it’s packed with features that make designing and building with WinUI smoother and more efficient than ever. Feel free to contact us and/or leave a comment below.
What is WinUI?
WinUI (Windows UI Library) is Microsoft’s modern native UI framework for building beautiful, fluent Windows apps.
It provides the latest controls, styles, and patterns that power Windows 11 and beyond. If you’re creating Windows desktop applications, WinUI gives you access to the newest UI elements and design features directly from Microsoft. Learn more about WinUI here.
What’s New in WinUI Gallery 2.7?
Never Lose Your Place Again
The home screen now features two brilliant new tabs: History and Favorites. History automatically tracks your recently opened samples, while Favorites lets you bookmark those go-to controls you use constantly.
Fresh Controls and Styles
This release brings several key updates:
- TitleBar Control: The gallery itself now uses the new TitleBar control
- New Built-in Styles: Access to new typography styles and SubtleButtonStyle
A Closer Look at ThemeShadow
One standout addition is the new ThemeShadow sample. This composition-based shadow effect automatically adds depth and flair to your UI, adapting to lighting and elevation changes.
How to Download WinUI Gallery 2.7
Get the latest version through these official channels. Choose the method that fits your development workflow.
Method 1: Microsoft Store (Recommended)
Best for most developers who want automatic updates and stable releases.
- Click the button below to open the Microsoft Store
- Select “Install” or “Get in Store App”
- Launch from Start menu when installation completes
Direct link to WinUI Gallery in Microsoft Store
Method 2: GitHub Repository
For developers who want to explore source code, contribute, or build from source.
- Visit the GitHub repository
- Clone the repo or download ZIP
- Open in Visual Studio 2022+
- Build and deploy using Windows App SDK
Clone or fork the official WinUI-Gallery repository