Syncfusion Visual Studio Extensions Are Compatible with .NET 8.0
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Published: 2023-11-22 16:01:16

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title: Syncfusion Visual Studio Extensions Are Compatible with .NET 8.0
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In the development of the .NET framework, [.NET 8.0](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-dotnet-8/ ".NET 8.0") is a significant milestone, as it provides a unified and flexible platform for developing web, desktop, and mobile applications. It is ready to face the many challenges of modern software development, with a focus on improved performance, increased library capacity, and simplified developer tools.

[Syncfusion](https://www.syncfusion.com/ "Syncfusion") Visual Studio extensions also provide support for .NET 8.0, starting with our [2023 Volume 3 SP release](https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/release-notes/v23.2.4 "Syncfusion 2023 Volume 3 service pack release"). Now, users can keep up with cutting-edge advancements in web and desktop app development. With Syncfusion Visual Studio extensions, you can effortlessly build .NET 8.0 apps, perform smooth project conversions and migrations to .NET 8.0, and seamlessly integrate the required references for your .NET 8.0 projects.

Let’s see how to integrate .NET 8.0 support with Syncfusion Visual Studio extensions.

## Prerequisites

- [Visual Studio 2022](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/ "Visual Studio 2022")

## Installing the Syncfusion Visual Studio extensions

You can install the Syncfusion Visual Studio extensions either from Visual Studio Marketplace or the Essential Studio setup.

**Note:** To install the extensions from Visual Studio Marketplace, refer to the [Syncfusion Visual Studio Extensions Now on the Visual Studio Marketplace](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/syncfusion-extensions-in-visual-studio-marketplace.aspx "Blog: Syncfusion VS Extensions Now on the Visual Studio Marketplace!") blog.

While creating an app, choose the .NET 8.0 option to create projects with Syncfusion components and .NET 8.0 support.

## .NET MAUI Template Studio

The [.NET MAUI Template Studio extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.MAUIVSExtension "Syncfusion .NET MAUI extension on Visual Studio Marketplace") for Visual Studio allows developers to easily create .NET MAUI apps that integrate Syncfusion components. This extension also provides features such as installing NuGet packages and adding sample code for Syncfusion .NET MAUI components. This is now available with .NET 8.0 support.

You can use it by selecting the . **NET 8.0** version in the Configuration tab, as in the following image. ![Choose .NET 8 version on Syncfusion .NET MAUI Template Studio wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NET-MAUI-Template-Studio-extension.png)

With this support, we can also use the Syncfusion [.NET MAUI Toolbox](https://help.syncfusion.com/maui/visual-studio-integration/toolbox-control "Syncfusion Toolbox for .NET MAUI") in a .NET 8.0 app to incorporate the Syncfusion .NET MAUI components into it.

## Blazor Template Studio

The [Blazor Template Studio extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.BlazorVSExtension "Blazor Template Studio extension") for Visual Studio helps us create a Blazor app with Syncfusion components. The Blazor app will be created with the required components’ NuGet references, namespaces, styles, and component render code. This is now available with .NET 8.0 support.

To use it, select **.NET 8.0** as the version in the **Configuration** tab, like in the following screenshot. ![Choose .NET 8 version on the Syncfusion Blazor Template Studio wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Blazor-Template-Studio-extension.png)

You can use the Syncfusion Blazor [scaffolding](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/visual-studio-integration/scaffolding "Syncfusion Blazor Scaffolding"), [code generator](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/visual-studio-integration/code-generator "Add Syncfusion Blazor component code"), [project conversion](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/visual-studio-integration/convert-project "Converting a Blazor App to a Syncfusion Blazor App"), and [migration](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/visual-studio-integration/upgrade-project "Upgrading Syncfusion Blazor app to latest version") utilities in .NET 8.0 apps to convert or migrate to the latest Syncfusion version.

### Visual Studio Code project template

The Syncfusion [Blazor Visual Studio Code extensions](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.Blazor-VSCode-Extensions "Blazor Visual Studio Code extensions") are now available with .NET 8.0 support.

To use them, select the **.NET 8.0** option, like in the following image. ![Choose .NET 8 version on the Syncfusion Blazor Template Studio wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Blazor-Visual-Studio-Code-extensions.png)

With them, we can use the Syncfusion Blazor [project conversion](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/visual-studio-code-integration/visual-studio-code-extensions/convert-project/ "Converting Blazor app to Syncfusion Blazor app") and [migration](https://blazor.syncfusion.com/documentation/visual-studio-code-integration/visual-studio-code-extensions/upgrade-project/ "Upgrading Syncfusion Blazor app to latest version") utilities in a .NET 8.0 app to convert or migrate to the latest Syncfusion version.

## ASP.NET Core project template

The [ASP.NET Core project template](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.ASPNETCoreVSExtensions "Syncfusion ASP.NET Core extension on Visual Studio Marketplace") extension for Visual Studio helps us create ASP.NET Core apps using prebuilt templates with .NET 8.0 and Syncfusion components.

To use it, select the **.NET 8.0** option from the dropdown menu, like in the following screenshot. ![Choose .NET 8 option on the ASP.NET Core project configuration wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ASP.NET-Core-project-template.png)

You can use the Syncfusion ASP.NET Core [scaffolding](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/aspnetcore/documentation/visual-studio-integration/scaffolding "Scaffolding in ASP.NET Core App"), [project conversion](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/aspnetcore/documentation/visual-studio-integration/visual-studio-extensions/convert-project/ "Converting ASP.NET Core app to Syncfusion ASP.NET Core app"), and [migration](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/aspnetcore/documentation/visual-studio-integration/visual-studio-extensions/upgrade-project/ "Upgrading Syncfusion ASP.NET Core app to latest version") utilities in a .NET 8.0 app to convert or migrate to the most recent Syncfusion version.

## ASP.NET Core sample creator

The [Syncfusion sample creator](https://help.syncfusion.com/extension/aspnetcore-essentialjs2-extension/visual-studio/sample-creator "ASP.NET Core sample creator") is a tool that lets you create Syncfusion ASP.NET Core (Essential JS 2) projects with the sample code for the required Syncfusion controls’ features and configurations. This is now available with .NET 8.0 support.

To use it, select the **.NET 8.0** option from the dropdown menu, like in the following image.

## ![Choose .NET 8 option on the ASP.NET Core Sample Creator wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ASP.NET-Core-sample-creator.png)

## WPF Template Studio

The [WPF Template Studio](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.WPFVSExtension "Syncfusion WPF extension on Visual Studio Marketplace") for Visual Studio allows developers to easily create WPF apps that integrate Syncfusion components. This extension also provides features such as installing NuGet packages and adding sample code for Syncfusion WPF components. This is now available with .NET 8.0 support.

To use it, select **.NET 8.0** as the **framework version** from the dropdown menu. Refer to the following image.

![Choose .NET 8 version on the New Syncfusion WPF app wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WPF-Template-Studio.png)You can use the [Syncfusion reference manager](https://help.syncfusion.com/wpf/visual-studio-integration/visual-studio-extensions/add-references "Add Reference for WPF") to add the Syncfusion assemblies or NuGet packages as references in .NET 8.0 WPF apps. The [Syncfusion Item Template](https://help.syncfusion.com/wpf/visual-studio-integration/add-item "Syncfusion WPF item template support") extension also provides support for .NET 8.0.

## WinForms project templates

The [WinForms project template](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.WindowsVSExtensions "Syncfusion WinForms extension on Visual Studio Marketplace") extensions for Visual Studio allow us to create WinForms apps using prebuilt templates with .NET 8.0 and Syncfusion components.

To use it, select **.NET 8.0** as the **Project Type** from the dropdown menu. Refer to the following image.

![Choose .NET 8 option on Syncfusion WinForms project configuration wizard](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WinForms-project-templates.png)You can use the [Syncfusion reference manager](https://help.syncfusion.com/wpf/visual-studio-integration/visual-studio-extensions/add-references "Add Reference for WPF") to add the Syncfusion assemblies or NuGet packages as references in .NET 8.0 WinForms apps. The [Syncfusion Item Template](https://help.syncfusion.com/windowsforms/visual-studio-integration/visual-studio-extensions/item-template "WinForms item template extension") extension also provides support for .NET 8.0.

## Conclusion

Thanks for reading! In this blog, we have seen the Syncfusion Visual Studio extension support for .NET 8.0 in the [.NET MAUI](https://www.syncfusion.com/maui-controls ".NET MAUI controls"), [Blazor](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components "Blazor components library"), [ASP.NET Core](https://www.syncfusion.com/aspnet-core-ui-controls "ASP.NET Core UI Controls Library"), [WPF](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-ui-controls "WPF controls and File Format libraries"), and [WinForms](https://www.syncfusion.com/winforms-ui-controls "WinForms UI Controls") platforms. This support is available in our [2023 Volume 3 SP release](https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/release-notes/v23.2.4 "Syncfusion 2023 Volume 3 service pack release"). Try it out and leave your feedback in the comments section below!

You can also reach us through our [support forums](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums "Syncfusion Support Forum"), [support portal](https://support.syncfusion.com/ "Syncfusion Support Portal"), or [feedback portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback/ "Syncfusion Feedback Portal").

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