Overview

PortJump™ is CodeWeavers' specialized porting service designed to bring existing Windows applications and games to macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS without requiring a full code rewrite. Clients maintain a single codebase and benefit from CodeWeavers' CrossOver‑based porting technology. This approach reduces development effort, accelerates time‑to‑market, and expands reach to non‑Windows platforms. Notable clients include Wargaming, KingsIsle, SQUARE ENIX, LogMeIn, AudioKinetic, and AccountEdge, which successfully maintained its Mac presence via PortJump™ with minimal modifications to the Windows implementation.

Features and Capabilities

• **Efficient Cross‑Platform Porting: **Port your Windows software to macOS, Linux, or Chrome OS without maintaining separate native codebases — saving time and development resources.
• **Proof‑of‑Concept & Compatibility Evaluation: **Evaluation begins with running your application using off‑the‑shelf CrossOver. If deeper issues exist, PortJump delivers a proof‑of‑concept port for performance assessment and technical insights.
• **Minimal Windows Source Modifications: **Most ports require only limited tweaks to the existing Windows source. For example, AccountEdge preserved most of its UI and behavior, adding only a few native Mac UI components to improve integration.
• **Seamless Integration with Native Platforms: **PortJump strives to blend the ported Windows app with native system experience—such as using Cocoa UI elements on macOS—so users feel a cohesive environment.
• **Ongoing Support & Licensing: **CodeWeavers provides tailored licensing, ongoing maintenance, and updates to support changes in operating systems, open‑source dependencies (e.g. Wine), and client software evolution.
• **Trusted by High‑Profile Developers: **Used by established studios like SQUARE ENIX, Wargaming, AudioKinetic, KingsIsle, LogMeIn, and others to expand their marketplace footprint with reduced porting cost and complexity.