Exporting for Universal Windows Platform

    This page describes how to export a Godot project to UWP. If you’re looking to compile export template binaries from source instead, read Compiling for Universal Windows Platform.

    There’s no extra requirement to export an package that can be installed as a Windows App or submitted to the Windows Store. Exporting UWP packages also works from any platform, not only from Windows.

    However, if you want to install and run the app, you need to sign it with a trusted signature. Godot supports automatic signing of packages with external tools.

    Also, make sure the Publisher Name you set when exporting the package matches the name used on the certificate.

    As described in the UWP documentation:

    • Submitted as an “App”

      • available memory is 1GB

      • share of 2-4 CPU cores

    • Submitted as a “Game” (through )

      • 4 exclusive CPU cores and 2 shared CPU cores

    • Exceeding these memory limitations will cause allocation failures and the application will crash.

    This requires the MakeCert.exe and Pvk2Pfx.exe tools, which come with the Windows SDK. If you use Visual Studio, you can open one of its Developer Prompts, since it comes with these tools and they can be located in the path.

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    First, run MakeCert to create a private key:

    Where publisherName matches the Publisher Name of your package and is in the mm/dd/yyyy format.

    Next, create a Personal Information Exchange (.pfx) file using Pvk2Pfx.exe:

    If you don’t specify a password with /po argument, the PFX will have the same password as the private key.

    You will also need to trust this certificate in order to be able to install your app. Open the Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following command:

    After setting that up close the editor settings, go to Project > Export, and select the UWP preset. Under the Signing options click on the folder next to Certificate and go to the certificate file. Then enter the pfxPassword in the password field.

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    Your project will now be automatically signed on export.

    If you want to sign an exported app manually run SignTool.exe and use the following command.

    As of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, you are able to install packages simply by double clicking the .appx file from Windows Explorer.

    It’s also possible to install by using the PowerShell cmdlet.

    Note

    If you want to update your already installed app, you must update the version number on the new package or first uninstall the previous package.