Skip to main content
  • Developers
  • Learning Hub
    • Learning Hub Developers Price. Buy. Download. Try.

    Cross-Platform Desktop Application Development with Qt

    Develop high-performance desktop applications.


    Read More on Application Development

    Cross-Platform Consistency 

    Qt simplifies the creation of cross-platform desktop applications deployable across a variety of platforms and operating systems, including Windows (with native support for Arm), macOS, Linux, and embedded systems. By eliminating the need to modify applications and maintaining uniformity across platforms, you will save time and costs.

    Increased Efficiency and Performance

    Qt's highly optimized libraries let your developers leverage ready-made software components with best practices baked in to deliver best-in-class user experiences and high performance applications. Debugging, profiling, and optimization tools will help you run your applications efficiently on each type of desktop computer. 

    Boost Application Development 

    Qt's tools enable the creation and enhancement of desktop applications. With QML, it is easy to develop responsive, visually appealing interfaces with optimal performance. Qt Design Studio lets designers and developers collaborate efficiently on the same project, while Qt Bridge for Figma enables the automatic conversion of designs into functional applications.

    vochlea

    vochlea-logo

    From your Voice to the Computer with Dubler, Vochlea's Real-Time Voice-to-Midi Controller

    View Case

    15x Faster

    development speed with QML

    desktop-platforms2

    Handling Platform-Specific Features in Desktop Application Development

    Typically, each desktop OS poses unique requirements and when creating applications, developers need to understand the platform-specific intricacies of each environment. With Qt as a cross-platform foundation for your desktop development, you can focus on the best UX for your application while letting Qt take care of the foundational aspects via its platform abstraction layer. 

    Learn More About Desktop Platforms | Qt Creator Manual

     

    Explore further:

    Qt Development for macOS: Tips and Tricks with Lukas Kosiński

    Qt on Apple Silicon

    Qt for Windows on ARM (WoA)

    webassembly

    Bring Your Application to Web with Qt for WebAssembly

    Designed to provide a compilation target for the web, Qt for WebAssembly lets you run Qt applications with native performance on all internet browsers. If you are looking for taking native apps to the web, deploying apps without app stores, sharing app prototypes with stakeholders, or remotely control devices, Qt for WebAssembly is the right choice for you. 

    Explore 8 Things to Know About Qt for WebAssembly

    Get Started with Qt on Desktop

    Developing Modern Desktop Applications 

    This on-demand webinar is a useful learning opportunity for anyone keen on mastering the intricacies of developing robust, future-proof desktop applications.

    Learn More

    Pricing

    Qt for Application Development licenses offer flexible options, tailored to both small teams and larger enterprises.

    Discover More

    Qt Community

    Qt community can provide assistance, share knowledge, and offer resources, which is beneficial for developers working with Qt on any desktop operating system.

    Visit Qt Community

    Features and Licenses for Desktop, Mobile and Web

    features2

    Learn More About Qt Features, Framework Essentials, Modules, Tools and Add-Ons

    Want to know more about Qt Features? Explore the modules and tools of the latest Qt release and product offerings. Discover which development platforms, operating systems, and coding languages are supported.


    Explore Features

    RECOMMENDED LICENSE

    Qt for Application Development Professional

    Get license for key functionalities for application development while fully retaining intellectual property rights.

    Compare All Licensing Options
    RECOMMENDED LICENSE

    Qt for Application Development Enterprise

    Get a license for a more comprehensive feature set for developing applications, additional value-added services, or full technical support, while fully retaining intellectual property rights.

    Compare All Licensing Options

    Customer Cases Built With Qt

    Tableau_background
    Built with Qt

    Tableau

    View Case

    Tableau is a visual analytics platform that helps organizations solve problems and optimize data use. "Write once, run everywhere" reduced their maintenance costs significantly.

    Zenreader Hero Banner - 4 (1)
    Built with Qt

    ZenReader by Leapian

    View Case

    ZenReader is a productivity software firm specializing in improving research and knowledge management. They chose Qt for its cross-platform development capabilities.

    Formlabs2 (1)
    Built with Qt

    Formlabs

    View Case

    Formlabs designs advanced desktop 3D printers and tools for designers, engineers, and artists, benefiting from high productivity through Qt's cross-platform capability.

    profile-chooser2 (1)
    Built with Qt

    ThinLinc

    View Case

    ThinLinc enables access to Linux desktops and apps from any device via the Internet. They selected Qt for its unique ability to support development for any OS from a single code base.

    Read More from Our Blog

    Where are our 2024 Qt Champions?

    Is it a friend of yours? A work colleague? Someone who helped you on t...

    Read more

    MinGW and Side-by-Side Manifests

    Qt Creator 14 has removed support for its Python 2 pretty printers.

    Read more

    Qt Creator 15 RC released

    We are happy to announce the release of Qt Creator 15 RC!

    Read more

    Try Qt

    Get started with Qt for free, including full access to all our commercial packages, components, and support desk for seamless assistance.

     

    Download Qt