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title: Repackage your existing win32 applications to the MSIX format.
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description: Learn how to install and use the MSIX packaging tool.
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keywords: ["MSIX", "application", "app", "win32", "packaging tool"]
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: manage
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.author: dansimp
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ms.topic: article
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ms.date: 12/03/2018
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ms.reviewer:
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manager: dansimp
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author: msfttracyp
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---
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# Repackage existing win32 applications to the MSIX format
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MSIX is a packaging format built to be safe, secure and reliable, based on a combination of .msi, .appx, App-V and ClickOnce installation technologies. You can [use the MSIX packaging tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/msix/packaging-tool/create-app-package-msi-vm) to repackage your existing Win32 applications to the MSIX format.
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You can either run your installer interactively (through the UI) or create a package from the command line. Either way, you can convert an application without having the source code. Then, you can make your app available through the Microsoft Store.
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- [Package your favorite application installer](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/msix/packaging-tool/create-app-package-msi-vm) interactively (msi, exe, App-V 5.x and ClickOnce) in MSIX format.
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- Create a [modification package](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/msix/packaging-tool/package-editor) to update an existing MSIX package.
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- [Bundle multiple MSIX packages](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/msix/packaging-tool/bundle-msix-packages) for distribution.
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## Installing the MSIX Packaging Tool
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### Prerequisites
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- Windows 10, version 1809 (or later)
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- Participation in the Windows Insider Program (if you're using an Insider build)
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- A valid Microsoft account (MSA) alias to access the app from the Microsoft Store
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- Admin privileges on your PC account
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### Get the app from the Microsoft Store
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1. Use the MSA login associated with your Windows Insider Program credentials in the [Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/store/r/9N5LW3JBCXKF).
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2. Open the product description page.
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3. Click the install icon to begin installation.
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