In 2021, Microsoft not only introduced Windows 11 with a new design language, but also released a new WinUI 3 framework for building apps for the modern operating system. Additionally, the company revamped the Microsoft Store and changed policies, allowing developers to upload their popular Win32 apps to the Microsoft Store. This led to a sea change, and now more and more legacy apps are showing up on the Microsoft Store, while others are being updated in line with Windows 11's aesthetic. So, to help you find all the new and old programs, we've compiled a list of the best Windows 11 apps you should be using in 2022. On that note, let's check out the 50 best Windows 11 apps and programs .

In this article, we have included free Windows 11 apps, open source apps, paid apps and some apps designed for touchscreen devices. Our list of best apps is not ranked in any way, so expand the table and read about the app that catches your interest.

Those moving to Windows from macOS, or for that matter, Chrome OS, find it annoying that there's no quick way to preview images on Windows 11. Windows is generally considered more versatile and feature-rich than other operating systems, but doesn't have this feature makes you believe that there are many things that can be improved in Windows 11.

So our first recommendation on this list of best Windows 11 apps is QuickLook, and it solves this problem. It is a small tool that allows quick preview of not only images but also files and folders. The app is available on the Microsoft Store and is free.