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title: "Desktop"
description: "Extending React Native applications to desktop platforms like Windows and macOS"
url: https://www.callstack.com/insights/desktop-development
updated: 2026-10-22T13:55:50.505Z
---

# Desktop

Extending React Native applications to desktop platforms like Windows and macOS

React Native's reach extends beyond mobile to desktop platforms, enabling developers to target Windows, macOS, and Linux with the same codebase. Learn how to adapt your React Native applications for desktop environments, handle platform-specific features, and create native-quality desktop experiences.

## Articles, podcasts, events and case studies

- [How to Build a Chrome Extension: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.callstack.com/blog/how-to-build-a-chrome-extension) (Article, 2/20/2025): Want to build your own Chrome extension? This step-by-step guide covers everything from manifest.json to publishing on the Chrome Web Store!
- [How to Build a Desktop App With React Native for Windows](https://www.callstack.com/blog/how-to-build-a-desktop-app-with-react-native-for-windows) (Article, 9/15/2021): Check how to develop a desktop application with React Native Windows. Follow our step-by-step guide to create your own project.
- [React Native Development on Windows](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/react-native-development-on-windows) (podcast, 9/14/2021): Explore how React Native Windows compares to Electron, its benefits for desktop apps, and practical tips for getting started or migrating from native apps.
- [Business Benefits of React Native Windows](https://www.callstack.com/blog/business-benefits-of-react-native-windows) (Article, 9/13/2021): React Native Windows Development comes with concrete business benefits. Check what you can get with React Native for Windows businesswise.
- [Why Use React Native for Windows?](https://www.callstack.com/blog/why-use-react-native-for-windows) (Article, 9/8/2021): What is React Native for Windows and why should you consider it for desktop app development? Read our article to find out.

## Bringing React Native to desktop platforms?

We support teams in delivering native-quality desktop apps with React Native.

[Talk to our team](https://www.callstack.com/contact)