Windows app development for reliable business desktop software
Plenty of important work still happens in desktop software: point-of-sale, design tools, lab systems and line-of-business apps. Our Windows app development team builds modern Windows apps and brings older desktop software up to date.
At a glance
- .NET, WinUI and WPF apps
- Legacy desktop modernisation
- Hardware and device integration
- Microsoft Store and enterprise deployment
What is Windows app development?
Windows app development is building desktop software that runs on Microsoft Windows, usually with .NET technologies such as WinUI, WPF or Windows Forms. It also covers cross-platform desktop apps built with tools like .NET MAUI or Electron, and packaging apps for the Microsoft Store or company-wide installs.
Services
What we build
Our Windows developers work on new builds and long-running business systems.
Native Windows apps
WinUI and WPF apps with modern design and performance.
Legacy modernisation
Upgrade VB6, WinForms or old .NET apps to current technology.
Hardware integration
Scanners, printers, scales, card readers and lab equipment.
Cross-platform desktop
Apps for Windows and macOS with .NET MAUI or Electron.
Offline-first apps
Local data with cloud sync when a connection is available.
Deployment and updates
MSIX packaging, Microsoft Store, Intune and automatic updates.
Is it right for you?
When a Windows desktop app is the right choice
- Staff work with hardware connected to a PC
- The software must keep working offline
- Users handle large files or heavy processing
- An older desktop system needs replacing or upgrading
Compare
Desktop app vs web app
Desktop software still wins for some jobs.
| Compare | Windows desktop app | Web app |
|---|---|---|
| Offline use | Full | Limited |
| Hardware access | Direct access to local devices | Restricted by the browser |
| Updates | Through installers or the Store | Instant |
| Best for | Hardware, heavy processing and offline work | Access from anywhere |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Discover
We learn how the software is used day to day.
Plan
Features, hardware and data needs are agreed.
Design
Screens designed for speed and clarity.
Build and test
Tested on the Windows versions and hardware you use.
Launch and support
Deployment, training and ongoing updates.
Technology
Tools and technologies we use
Frameworks
Cross-platform
Data
Deployment
Why Kedra Digi
Why work with us
Designers, developers and testers work together in-house. Your project is never passed to a subcontractor.
Before any work starts you get an itemised proposal that explains what we'll build and how.
Source code, designs, documentation and accounts are handed over to you. There's no lock-in.
We monitor, maintain and improve what we build for as long as you need us.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned software development company. See our recent projects.
Do businesses still need desktop apps?
How much does Windows app development cost?
Can you update our old VB6 or WinForms app?
Can the app work on Mac too?
How are updates delivered?
Who owns the desktop software?
Related services
Often paired with this service
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Need desktop software that works?
Tell us what the software needs to do. We'll reply within one business day with honest advice.
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