Export an EXE File

The Windows export is the final step before distributing your desktop application on Windows devices.

You will:

1. Customize the application name, icon, version, and installation behavior.
2. Generate a Windows .exe installer from your PandaSuite dashboard.
3. Share the generated file with your users, IT team, or kiosk devices.

Once the binary is generated, you can download it from your PandaSuite dashboard.

What is an EXE file?

The EXE file is the executable package of your application on Windows. It lets you install your app on a Windows computer, tablet, or kiosk.

Prerequisites

• Desktop export is available on Single, Multi, or Full plans.
• Your project content is finalized and published.
• Your target devices run Windows 7 or later.
• If you need a fully offline package, plan to enable Asset management (offline) during export. This option requires a Yearly or One-Time Payment plan.

Minimum OS Version and Device Compatibility

Item	Details
Minimum supported version	Windows 7
Supported devices	Windows computers, touch terminals, and kiosks
Binary type	Native Windows .exe installer
Installation	The generated file installs the app directly on the device

Important points before distribution:

• Choose the right architecture for the target device fleet: x64 for most recent PCs, x86 for older 32-bit machines, and ARM for compatible ARM-based hardware.
• If you enable Asset management (offline), the installation package contains all assets. Any content update then requires exporting and reinstalling a new EXE.
• If you enable full-screen launch, some keyboard shortcuts that allow users to exit the application will be disabled.

Export the EXE file

Access the dashboard

1. Log in to your PandaSuite dashboard.
2. In Apps, create or select the relevant application.
3. Go to the Windows / MacOS section.
4. Click Generate Windows App.

Fill out the form

Field	Description
Icon	Minimum 256 × 256 px.
Name	The application name displayed to users on Windows.
Asset management (offline)	Bundles all assets inside the EXE for a fully standalone offline app. Requires a Yearly or One-Time Payment plan.
Menu bar	Lets you show or hide the menu bar.
Architecture	Choose between x64, x86, or ARM depending on the target devices.
Installation method	Decide whether to install the app for all users of the device.
Installation directory	Decide whether users can change the installation folder.
Launch method	Enables full-screen launch for kiosk-like usage.
Version / Build	We recommend starting with 1.0.0 and 1, then incrementing both with each release.

Start the generation

Click Validate.

The process takes place on our servers and can last from a few minutes to several hours depending on the load.

You will receive:

• A confirmation email;
• The download link in the Windows / MacOS tab of your dashboard.

FAQ

Which architecture should I choose?
Choose x64 for most modern Windows devices, x86 for older 32-bit machines, and ARM only for compatible ARM-based devices.

Can my Windows app work fully offline?
Yes. Enable Asset management (offline) to bundle the assets inside the EXE. In that case, content updates require exporting and reinstalling a new EXE.

Do I need to export a new EXE after a code or feature update?
Yes. Any code-level update requires generating a new desktop binary and reinstalling it on the target devices.

Where can I find old Windows builds?
In the Windows / MacOS tab of your dashboard, you can download the versions previously generated for your app.

Additional resources

• Publish and export your project
• Install your EXE File
• Standalone EXE for offline installation
• Silent installation of your EXE
• Update your application