What is Windows on Arm?

Windows on Arm (WoA) is a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system designed to run efficiently on Arm-based processors, and fine-tuned for the Arm architecture. The next generation of laptops are being built on the Arm architecture and the hardware and software tools are ready for you to build Windows on Arm apps. Due to its high performance and power efficiency, the ecosystem is already building native on Arm64.

Explore the resources and tutorials you need to start your development, discover who in the application ecosystem is native to Arm, and learn how you can join our developer community for specialist support from Arm Ambassadors and experts.

Achieve faster app load times and enhanced responsivity.

Create graphically rich user experiences.

Enable lower power consumption for longer battery life.

Tutorials and Resources

For WoA app development, optimization with WindowsPerf and Visual Studio, and CI/CD workflows.

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WoA Developer Ecosystem

Including the Arm-Microsoft partnership and sessions from Microsoft Build.

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Join our Community

Learn from developers who have ported apps, ask questions on Discord, and get more Arm insights.

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Windows on Arm Tutorials and Resources

Arm beginner-to-advanced tutorials provide step-by-step instructions on how to develop, optimize, and debug for Arm64 for accelerated performance, energy efficiency, and improved user experiences.

Build your Windows on Arm (WoA) App

Arm64EC, target Arm with Microsoft or Open-Source tools, and Set your CI/CD system on Arm.

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Performance Analysis for Windows on Arm (WoA)

How to optimize, profile and debug native on Arm64.

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Migrate to Arm SIMD Extensions

Leverage huge performance gains using Arm Intrinsics and Arm SIMD code.

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Windows on Arm Developer Ecosystem

The application ecosystem is native to Arm, and the software development ecosystem is proven for robust and comprehensive native app development. Office 365, Spotify, Zoom, Slack, Adobe, and more have ported their applications to run for Arm64 as Arm-native Windows apps. As a result, they’ve gained power efficiency and improved user experiences.

The Arm-Microsoft Partnership

How Arm and Microsoft are building the future of laptop computing.

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Windows on Arm Enhances Google Chrome Performance

Dawid Borycki explores the performance benefits that native Arm support provides the Google Chrome browser.

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Ecosystem Migration Stories

From Microsoft Build 2024

Jeremy Sinclair shares migration experiences.

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Arm Experts

Arm’s own subject-matter experts are here to help, providing development guidance and support for developers building on Arm.

Ben Clark

Staff Software Engineer

Ben Clark is an Arm Staff Software Engineer and developer advocate, researching and publishing the best use of Arm technologies in consumer devices. He has a graphics background and a keen interest in machine learning.

David Whaley

Director, Strategic Partnerships for Arm’s Client Ecosystem and Engineering team

Dave has a background in building, influencing and connecting software ecosystems for client devices from mobiles to laptops.

Gemma Paris

Senior Manager, Developer Marketing

Gemma researches and manages the delivery of Arm educational content for WoA, as well as liaises with Linaro’s Open Source WoA project deliveries, and other third-party developer coding for WoA.

Koki Mitsunami

Staff Engineer – Developer Advocacy

Koki has contributed to successful developer experiences by building deep expertise in strategic technologies. He has always enjoyed working at the intersection of hardware and software.

Arm Developer Program

The Arm Developer Program brings together developers from across the globe, providing a space to learn from leading experts, make use of the latest tools and software, and network with like-minded members. Our vibrant developer community is the ideal place to share ideas, projects, trends, ask questions, and interact with peers.

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Discord Community

The Arm Discord server is a great place to collaborate with like-minded developers and build professional networks across the vast Arm software community and hardware ecosystem. Gain access to Arm experts, open-source projects, and exclusive news and events.

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Take a Deeper Dive Into Arm Development for Laptops and Desktops

Access additional technical resources you need to build, optimize, and deploy on Arm. From in-depth technical reference manuals and detailed guides to video tutorials, find additional resources to help you build efficient, high-performance applications on Arm-based systems.

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Innovation Coffee Series

Watch our Innovation Coffee Series featuring special guests who reveal the ins and outs of the coolest developments in the tech sector.

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