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Microsoft Designer on Windows on ARM

Microsoft Corporation · Photo & Design
YESAn official ARM64 build is available.
Confirmed May 8, 2026 · tested by Microsoft, Qualcomm
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Details

ARCHITECTURE
ARM64 (native)
BUILD
Official
GET IT FROM
Microsoft Store
LICENSE
License not listed
PUBLISHER
Microsoft Corporation
CONFIRMED NATIVE
May 8, 2026
TESTED BY
Microsoft, Qualcomm
DOWNLOAD LINK CHECKED
Pending
ARM64 PROOF
Not yet checked
SOURCES
Works on WoA (Linaro)

Make sure it's running native

  1. 01Open Microsoft Designer, then press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. 02On the Details page, right-click a column header, choose Select columns, and tick Architecture.
  3. 03Find its process. ARM64 means native. x64 means you have the emulated build, so reinstall it from the link above.
What ARM64EC and the other values mean

Questions

Does Microsoft Designer run natively on Windows on ARM?

Yes. Microsoft Corporation publishes an official ARM64 build.

Where do I download Microsoft Designer for ARM64?

Use the microsoft store link on this page. If Task Manager shows the app as x64 after installing, you have the emulated build.

Will Microsoft Designer run on a Snapdragon X laptop or Copilot+ PC?

Yes. The ARM64 build runs on any Windows 11 on ARM PC, including Snapdragon X-series laptops, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and other Copilot+ PCs.