--- title: "Bring Glassmorphism to .NET MAUI Apps with Liquid Glass UI" published_at: "2025-12-29T14:00:20+00:00" modified_at: "2026-01-29T18:11:21+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/liquid-glass-ui-in-dotnet-maui" excerpt: "Learn how to apply Liquid Glass UI in .NET MAUI to create sleek, frosted glass designs with depth and modern aesthetics for cross-platform apps." taxonomy_category: - ".NET MAUI" - "Desktop" - "Development" - "Mobile" - "What's new" taxonomy_post_tag: - ".NET MAUI" - "desktop" - "MAUI" - "Mobile" - "What's New" --- # Bring Glassmorphism to .NET MAUI Apps with Liquid Glass UI [Karthick Mani](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/karthick-mani) ![Introducing Liquid Glass UI in .NET MAUI Elevate Your App Design](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Introducing-Liquid-Glass-UI-in-.NET-MAUI-Elevate-Your-App-Design.jpg) **TL;DR:** Flat UIs lack depth and modern appeal. .NET MAUI Liquid Glass UI introduces glassmorphism to .NET MAUI with blur, translucency, and adaptive tinting. Learn how to implement it step by step. Looking to give your .NET MAUI apps a modern, premium look? Syncfusion® [.NET MAUI Liquid Glass UI](https://help.syncfusion.com/maui/liquid-glass-ui/getting-started) brings glassmorphism to cross-platform applications, helping you build sleek, immersive interfaces for iOS and Mac Catalyst. This feature has been introduced as part of the Syncfusion [2025 Volume 4](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/197921/essential-studio-2025-volume-4-main-release-v32-1-19-is-available-for-download) release, which brings exciting updates across the suite. ## What is Liquid Glass UI? Liquid Glass leverages Apple’s **`UIVisualEffectView`** to deliver high-performance blur effects on iOS and macOS. Syncfusion brings this capability to all .NET MAUI controls, offering: - **Blurred backgrounds** for depth and elegance. - **Adaptive color tinting** that blends with your app theme. - **Light refraction effects** for a polished, modern appearance. These features create a visually rich interface while maintaining readability and accessibility across platforms. ## Why does it matter? Today’s users expect apps that feel premium and intuitive. **Glassmorphism**, with its transparency, depth, and subtle shadows, meets that expectation. Syncfusion’s .NET MAUI Liquid Glass effect lets you design layered, elegant UIs for cross-platform apps without compromising performance. #### Key benefits of Liquid Glass UI - **Native performance**: Built on Apple’s **`UIVisualEffectView`**. - **Cross control support**: Works with DataGrid, Charts, Editors, and more. - **Customizable**: Adjust blur style, corner radius, and shadow effects. - **Modern design**: Adds a sleek, glass-like finish. - **Accessibility friendly**: Honors system theme settings. ## Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure that you have the following: - [.NET 10](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) - [macOS 26](https://www.apple.com/in/os/macos/) or later - [iOS 26](https://www.apple.com/in/os/ios/) or later These requirements guarantee compatibility and optimal performance for your development environment. ## How to apply the Liquid Glass effect in .NET MAUI? Applying the .NET MAUI Liquid Glass effect is simple and requires minimal code changes. Here’s how to enable and configure it in the [Image Editor](https://www.syncfusion.com/maui-controls/maui-image-editor) control: ### Step 1: Wrap the control Start by using [SfGlassEffectView](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.Core.SfGlassEffectView.html) from [Syncfusion.Maui.Core](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.Maui.Core) to apply **blur** and ** translucency**to your UI. ### Step 2: Enable the Liquid Glass effect Next, set the [EnableLiquidGlassEffect](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.ImageEditor.SfImageEditor.html#Syncfusion_Maui_ImageEditor_SfImageEditor_EnableLiquidGlassEffect) property to **`true`** on the control to activate the effect. ### Step 3: Customize the background For a consistent look, make the control and toolbar backgrounds transparent. Here are the key properties you can configure: - [EffectType](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.Core.SfGlassEffectView.html#Syncfusion_Maui_Core_SfGlassEffectView_EffectType) : Choose **Regular (blurred)** or ** Clear.** - [CornerRadius](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.Core.SfGlassEffectView.html#Syncfusion_Maui_Core_SfGlassEffectView_CornerRadius) : Round the corners for a softer design. - [EnableShadowEffect](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.Core.SfGlassEffectView.html#Syncfusion_Maui_Core_SfGlassEffectView_EnableShadowEffect) : Add depth to the UI. - [BackgroundColor](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/microsoft.maui.controls.visualelement.backgroundcolor?view=net-maui-10.0#microsoft-maui-controls-visualelement-backgroundcolor) : Apply a tint for visual appeal. Refer to the XML code example below. ``` ``` **Note:** Combine Liquid Glass effect with gradients and shadows for a modern UI**.** Experiment with [EffectType](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.Core.SfGlassEffectView.html#Syncfusion_Maui_Core_SfGlassEffectView_EffectType) and [CornerRadius](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/maui/Syncfusion.Maui.Core.SfGlassEffectView.html#Syncfusion_Maui_Core_SfGlassEffectView_CornerRadius) to create unique designs. For more details, check the [official documentation](https://help.syncfusion.com/maui/liquid-glass-ui/getting-started) . After executing the above code example, you’ll see the transformation: previously, the UI was flat and static, but with the Liquid Glass effect applied, it becomes an elegant, frosted glass design with depth, as shown in the following image. .NET MAUI Image Editor without the Liquid Glass effect .NET MAUI Image Editor with the Liquid Glass effect ## GitHub reference Explore [demos on GitHub](https://github.com/syncfusion/maui-demos/tree/master/MAUI/LiquidGlass) and start using the .NET MAUI Liquid Glass effect today. ## Conclusion Thanks for reading! In this blog, we’ve explored the new [Liquid Glass UI](https://help.syncfusion.com/maui/liquid-glass-ui/getting-started) effect in Syncfusion [.NET MAUI controls](https://www.syncfusion.com/maui-controls) introduced in the [Essential Studio 2025 volume 4](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/197921/essential-studio-2025-volume-4-main-release-v32-1-19-is-available-for-download) release. Check out our [Release Notes](https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/release-notes/v32.1.19) and [What’s New](https://www.syncfusion.com/products/whatsnew/maui-controls) pages to see the other updates in this release, and leave your feedback in the comments section below. If you’re a Syncfusion user, you can download the latest setup from the [license and downloads](https://www.syncfusion.com/account/downloads) page. Otherwise, you can download a free [30-day trial](https://www.syncfusion.com/downloads/) . You can contact us through our [support forums](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums) , [support portal](https://support.syncfusion.com/) , or [feedback portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback) . 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