What Microsoft Edge does
Microsoft Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft and distributed as a free application for Windows and macOS. It is built on the open-source Chromium project, sharing the same Blink rendering engine and V8 JavaScript engine that underpin Google Chrome. This foundation means Edge renders modern web standards, including HTML5, CSS3, and WebAssembly, and supports the broad ecosystem of extensions available through both the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft's own add-ons store. Edge ships as the default browser on Windows and is suited to both personal and enterprise use. For organizations managing fleets of machines, Edge provides Internet Explorer (IE) mode, which loads legacy intranet sites and web applications that depend on older rendering behavior, all within the modern Edge interface. This feature is maintained specifically for enterprise environments that have not yet migrated those internal tools. For everyday users, Edge includes a built-in PDF reader for opening and annotating PDF documents directly in the browser without a separate application. The Collections feature lets users gather web pages, images, and notes into named groups — useful for research, planning, or comparison tasks. Vertical tabs offer an optional sidebar layout for users who keep many tabs open simultaneously. Signing in with a Microsoft account or a Microsoft Entra ID work account enables sync of favorites, passwords, history, and settings across devices. This page links to the full offline installer for Microsoft Edge, sourced directly from Microsoft's official delivery network. The enterprise MSI package is suitable for scripted deployment, system imaging, and environments where a network-connected installation is not practical. For safety, download Edge only from Microsoft's official domain. Avoid third-party mirrors or repackaged installers, as those carry risks of bundled software or tampering.
