Migrate DevExpress-Powered .NET Framework Apps to the Latest .NET Version

• Jul 07, 2026
• 2 minutes to read

Important

Make sure you back up your projects before upgrading if you are not using source control.

To convert your DevExpress-powered .NET Framework application to the latest .NET version, do the following.

Step 1: Convert DevExpress Assemblies to NuGet Packages

Use the DevExpress Project Converter tool to quickly replace DevExpress assemblies (dll) with corresponding DevExpress NuGet packages as follows:

1. Run the DevExpress Project Converter.

   In Visual Studio, navigate to Extensions → DevExpress → Project Converter → Project Converter v26.1.

2. Click Advanced to expand additional settings and enable “Convert DevExpress assembly references to NuGet packages”.

   

3. Once you click the “Convert DevExpress assembly references to NuGet packages” option, the warning message below automatically pops up:

   

   Click OK to proceed.

4. Click Upgrade All to convert all assemblies in your solution. To convert assemblies in specific projects only, click Search and Select Projects.

Note

Satellite assemblies (localization resources) for cultures other than DE, ES, or JA are not automatically converted to NuGet packages.

Step 2: Upgrade Your App to the Latest .NET Version

Important

Make sure you back up your projects before upgrading if you are not using source control.

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