Microsoft Photos

Microsoft Corporation Creative

Works on Arm Native Arm64

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Microsoft Photos runs natively on Windows on Arm.

Arm support since version 2023.11090.20015.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

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Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Type: Native Arm64
Version: 2023.11090.20015.0
Source: Microsoft · Source
Data updated: Sep 16, 2026

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Data updated: Sep 16, 2026
Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026
Device test date: Not recorded

An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.

Microsoft Store ↗ Arm64 Sep 16, 2026

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Microsoft Photos has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.

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Microsoft Photos is part of a creative or media workflow. Beyond launch, test plug-ins, codecs, export formats, external devices and GPU acceleration.

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Data freshness

Microsoft · Source · Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

Microsoft Photos on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does Microsoft Photos work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

Microsoft Photos runs natively on Windows on Arm. Arm support since version 2023.11090.20015.0. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

Is Microsoft Photos native Arm64 or emulated?

Microsoft Photos ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.

Does Microsoft Photos work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

Microsoft Photos is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.