PWA → DESKTOP
Turn your PWA into a real desktop app
More than "install from the browser"
Chrome and Edge can pin a PWA as a shortcut, but that copy lives inside the browser and can't be distributed or submitted to a store. SaaSToStore builds true installers — a .msi, a .dmg and an .AppImage — that run standalone and are ready for the Microsoft Store, Snap Store and Flathub.
Three steps, three platforms
1. Paste your PWA URL
We read the manifest, pull your icons and set the window name and size automatically.
2. Build for desktop
A cross-platform pipeline produces the Windows, macOS and Linux installers in parallel.
3. Ship
Download the artifacts or push them to the desktop stores.
What you get
- Standalone Windows, macOS and Linux installers
- Runs without Chrome or Edge installed
- Microsoft Store, Snap Store and Flathub ready
- Offline support carried over from your service worker
- A few MB per app — no bundled Chromium
- Included in the LAUNCH plan (from 15€ one-shot)
Frequently asked questions
Can a PWA become a desktop app?+
Yes. A PWA is the ideal source for a desktop app — it already has a manifest, icons and an offline-capable shell. SaaSToStore packages it into Windows (.msi), macOS (.dmg) and Linux (.AppImage) installers.
Is this just 'install as app' from Chrome?+
No. Browser install creates a per-user shortcut tied to Chrome or Edge. SaaSToStore produces standalone signed-ready installers you can distribute, submit to the Microsoft Store, Snap Store or Flathub, and run without any browser installed.
Does my PWA need a service worker?+
For desktop, a service worker is optional — a PWA score of 0 is enough to build. Service worker and manifest requirements only matter for mobile app stores like Google Play.
Will offline mode work on the desktop?+
If your PWA ships a service worker with a caching strategy, offline behavior carries over to the desktop wrapper. Without one, the app needs a connection, exactly like in the browser.
Which stores can I publish the desktop build to?+
Microsoft Store (MSIX), Snap Store, Flathub and GitHub Releases. The same source URL feeds all of them.
How much does it cost?+
Desktop builds are included from the LAUNCH plan (from 15€ one-time). The free tier gives you one desktop build with SaaSToStore branding.
Ready to ship?
Paste your URL. We handle the build. You publish to the store.
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