WebView2 Microsoft Edge for HTML-Based Windows Desktop Apps

Modern Windows desktop application development is evolving rapidly. With WebView2 Microsoft Edge, developers can create powerful desktop applications using familiar web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—without sacrificing native performance.

This approach is especially valuable for enterprises that require secure, high-performance Windows applications with a modern user experience.

What Is Microsoft Edge WebView2?

WebView2 is a Microsoft technology that embeds the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge engine into native Windows applications. It replaces the legacy Internet Explorer-based WebBrowser control.

• Powered by Chromium
• Secure and actively maintained
• Supports WinForms, WPF, and WinUI
• Compatible with modern JavaScript frameworks

Why WebView2 Matters for Desktop Development

Many organizations still rely on desktop applications for performance, offline access, and deep system integration. WebView2 bridges the gap between native and web development.

Key Benefits of WebView2

• Modern UI with HTML and CSS
• Faster development cycles
• Seamless backend integration
• Automatic Edge runtime updates

WebView2 Architecture Explained

In a typical architecture, the native Windows application hosts WebView2 as its UI layer. Business logic remains in the .NET layer, while the interface is rendered using web technologies.

1. Windows desktop host application
2. Embedded WebView2 control
3. HTML, CSS, JavaScript front-end
4. Native-to-web communication bridge

WebView2 vs Electron

Both WebView2 and Electron enable desktop apps using web technologies, but they serve different use cases.

Enterprise Use Cases

• Enterprise dashboards
• Internal business systems
• Desktop POS applications
• Analytics and reporting tools

WebView2 at Code Hero Indonesia

At PT Code Hero Indonesia, WebView2 is leveraged to build secure, scalable, and modern Windows desktop applications for enterprise clients worldwide.