Direct Download Links for WebView2 Runtime Offline Installers
: This is a "full-blown" installer that contains all necessary files to install the latest version of the Runtime without an active internet connection. It is available for multiple architectures: x86 (32-bit) x64 (64-bit) ARM64
Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a control that allows developers to embed web technologies into native applications (WinUI 2, WinUI 3, WinForms, WPF, Win32). Unlike the legacy EdgeHTML-based WebView or the old Internet Explorer WebBrowser control, WebView2 uses the Chromium-based Edge engine. You can execute the installer from the command
You can execute the installer from the command line or your deployment tool with the following standard switches:
Low. One instance serves multiple apps on the machine. Fixed Version Updates: Never updates automatically. Network administrators frequently need to deploy the offline
Network administrators frequently need to deploy the offline installer silently across hundreds of workstations using management tools like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Intune, or custom PowerShell scripts. Silent Command-Line Switches
Once you have downloaded the correct MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe (Evergreen Standalone) or .cab file (Fixed Version), deployment is straightforward. it is automatically updated by Microsoft
System administrators can deploy the standalone installer silently across local networks using command-line arguments. Silent Installation Command
If your application requires a specific, older version of the WebView2 Runtime (for compatibility testing or because an app mandates a particular build), you need the runtime. You can download and package this specific version with your application.
In this mode, the WebView2 Runtime is not packaged within the app. Instead, it is installed once on the client machine via an online bootstrapper or an offline installer. Afterwards, it is automatically updated by Microsoft, ensuring users always have the latest security patches and features. This mode reduces disk space usage and maintenance overhead because a single shared instance supports all WebView2 apps on a system.