Microsoft releases 'Sketch2XAML' — model converting hand-drawn interfaces into XAML code

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Sketch2XAML accepts photographed sketches or whiteboard captures and returns componentized XAML with named elements, data-bindings placeholders, and suggested automation-friendly accessibility attributes. It analyzes layout intent to generate grid and relative positioning rules consistent with responsive design needs.

The tool includes an iterative mode that lets designers tweak recognition results and immediately see updated XAML, maintaining traceability from sketch to code. Microsoft positioned Sketch2XAML as a faster path for designers and developers building internal tools and enterprise UIs.

Developers welcomed the reduced friction in prototyping, especially for teams that start with sketching sessions. Microsoft plans to expand support to other markup languages and to improve handling of complex interactions like nested scroll regions.