Convert Your Website Into a Windows Desktop App (.exe)
Learn how to turn any website into a downloadable Windows desktop application with custom window settings, system tray support, and auto-updates.
Why Create a Desktop App From Your Website?
While mobile apps get most of the attention, desktop apps are still essential for B2B software, internal tools, dashboards, and productivity applications. A desktop app sits in the taskbar, launches instantly, and feels more professional than a browser tab.
Building a desktop app traditionally requires knowledge of Electron, Tauri, or native frameworks like .NET. With WebToApp, you can generate a Windows .exe installer from any website in minutes.
What You Get
When you convert your website to a Windows desktop app with WebToApp, you get:
- Windows .exe installer — Standard NSIS installer that users can download and install
- Custom window size — Set default width, height, and whether it starts maximized
- Title bar customization — Custom app title shown in the title bar and taskbar
- System tray support — App can minimize to system tray instead of closing
- Fullscreen mode — Option to run in kiosk/fullscreen mode
- Menu bar — Optional menu bar with navigation options
- Auto-start — Option to launch the app when Windows starts
How to Create Your Desktop App
1. Enter Your Website URL
Same as the Android flow — paste your website URL into the WebToApp wizard.
2. Select Windows Platform
In the platform selection step, check "Windows Desktop" (you can select both Android and Windows).
3. Configure Window Settings
Set your preferred window dimensions, title, and behavior. Choose whether to show the menu bar, enable system tray, or start in fullscreen.
4. Build and Download
After payment, the Windows build is generated automatically. Download the .exe installer and distribute it to your users.
Use Cases
- SaaS dashboards — Give your customers a dedicated desktop app
- Internal tools — Company intranet as a desktop application
- POS systems — Point-of-sale running as a fullscreen desktop app
- Educational platforms — LMS as a distraction-free desktop experience
- Kiosk displays — Fullscreen mode for retail or exhibition displays
Conclusion
Desktop apps aren't going away. With WebToApp, you can offer your users both mobile and desktop experiences from a single website. Start building your desktop app today.