Best Liquid Glass Explorer Style For Windows 11

Liquid Glass Explorer Style For Windows 11 Using Windhawk Full Guide.

Ever since the “Liquid Glass” design trend took over the UI world in early 2026, Windows enthusiasts have been looking for ways to replicate that high-end, translucent aesthetic. While Microsoft’s Fluent Design is a great start, it doesn’t quite capture that deep, glossy finish.In this guide, you will learn exactly how to achieve the Liquid Glass Explorer Style For Windows 11 using Windhawk, the most powerful customization engine available today.

What is Liquid Glass Explorer Style?

The Liquid Glass style is a modern evolution of the classic Aero Glass from Windows 7, combined with Apple’s recent UI glassmorphism. It features:

High-blur translucency.

Dynamic “liquid” highlights on window edges.

Fully transparent File Explorer backgrounds.

Clean, minimalist navigation bars.

21H2 Yes
22H2 Yes
22H3 Yes
24H2 Yes
25H2 Yes

Requirements

Before we begin, ensure your system meets these requirements:

Windows 11 (Build 22621 or higher).

Transparency Effects enabled in Settings > Personalization > Colors.

Windhawk installed (the core engine for these mods)

Download & Install windhawk.
install & Open Windows 11 File Explorer Styler
Go to the “Advanced” tab.
Copy the content below to the text box under “Mod settings” and click “Save”.

{
  "explorerFrameContainerHeight": 0,
  "controlStyles[0].target": "CommandBar#FileExplorerCommandBar ",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[1]": "HorizontalAlignment = 1",
  "controlStyles[1].target": "CommandBar#FileExplorerSecondaryCommandBar",
  "controlStyles[1].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent",
  "controlStyles[1].styles[1]": "MinHeight=60",
  "controlStyles[2].target": "Grid#TabContainerGrid > Border#LeftBottomBorderLine",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[3].target": "Grid#TabContainerGrid > Border#RightBottomBorderLine",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[4].target": "TabViewItem",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[0]": "Margin=0,0,8,0",
  "controlStyles[5].target": "TabViewItem > Grid#LayoutRoot",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=12",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[1]": "Margin=2,4,0,4",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[2]": "Height=27",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[3]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[4]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"1,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"0.0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" Offset=\"0.55\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"1\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[6].target": "TabViewItem > Grid#LayoutRoot > Canvas",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[7].target": "TabViewItem > Grid#LayoutRoot > Grid#TabContainer",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[0]": "Background = Transparent ",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[1]": "BorderThickness = 0",
  "controlStyles[8].target": "TabViewItem > Grid#LayoutRoot@CommonStates",
  "controlStyles[8].styles[0]": "Background@Selected:=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#25ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[8].styles[1]": "Background@PointerOverSelected:=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#35ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[8].styles[2]": "Background@Normal:=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#15ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[9].target": "Grid#TabContainerGrid > Border > Button#AddButton",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[0]": "Visibility = 0",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[1]": "Margin = 0,0,0,3",
  "controlStyles[10].target": "Grid#CommandBarControlRootGrid",
  "controlStyles[10].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent ",
  "controlStyles[11].target": "Grid#NavigationBarControlGrid",
  "controlStyles[11].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent ",
  "controlStyles[12].target": "Grid#PART_LayoutRoot",
  "controlStyles[12].styles[0]": "Background :=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#25ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[12].styles[1]": "CornerRadius = 14",
  "controlStyles[12].styles[2]": "BorderThickness = 1",
  "controlStyles[12].styles[3]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"1,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"0.0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" Offset=\"0.55\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"1\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[13].target": "FileExplorerExtensions.CommandBarControl",
  "controlStyles[13].styles[0]": "Margin = 0,0,0,0",
  "controlStyles[14].target": "AutoSuggestBox#FileExplorerSearchBox > Grid#LayoutRoot > TextBox > Grid@CommonStates > Border#BorderElement",
  "controlStyles[14].styles[0]": "Background :=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#25ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[14].styles[1]": "CornerRadius = 14",
  "controlStyles[14].styles[2]": "BorderThickness = 1",
  "controlStyles[14].styles[3]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"1,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"0.0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" Offset=\"0.55\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"1\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[15].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarButton",
  "controlStyles[15].styles[0]": "Background :=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#25ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[15].styles[1]": "CornerRadius = 12",
  "controlStyles[15].styles[2]": "BorderThickness = 1",
  "controlStyles[15].styles[3]": "Margin = 3,0,3,1",
  "controlStyles[15].styles[4]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"1,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"0.0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" Offset=\"0.55\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"1\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[16].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarToggleButton",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[0]": "Background :=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#25ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[1]": "CornerRadius = 12",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[2]": "BorderThickness = 1",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[3]": "Margin = 3,0,3,1",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[4]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"1,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"0.0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" Offset=\"0.55\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"1\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[17].target": "Button#MoreButton",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[0]": "Background :=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"15\" TintColor=\"#25ffffff\" />",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[1]": "CornerRadius = 12",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[2]": "BorderThickness = 1",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[3]": "Margin = 3,0,3,1",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[4]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"1,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"0.0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" Offset=\"0.55\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#80ffffff\" Offset=\"1\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[18].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarSeparator",
  "controlStyles[18].styles[0]": "Visibility = Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[19].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarButton#backButton",
  "controlStyles[19].styles[0]": "Margin = 0,9,9,0",
  "controlStyles[20].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarButton#forwardButton",
  "controlStyles[20].styles[0]": "Margin = 0,9,9,0",
  "controlStyles[21].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarButton#upButton",
  "controlStyles[21].styles[0]": "Margin = 0,9,9,0",
  "controlStyles[22].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.AppBarButton#refreshButton",
  "controlStyles[22].styles[0]": "Margin = 0,9,9,0",
  "theme": "Translucent Explorer11"
}

Enable the Liquid Glass Theme via “Translucent Windows”

To make the entire UI feel cohesive, you need to apply the glass effect to the window frames themselves.

Search for the “Translucent Windows” mod in Windhawk.

Set the SystemBackdrop to “Acrylic” or “MicaAlt”.

This will give your Liquid Glass Explorer style for Windows 11 that deep, liquid-like refraction when you move windows over colorful wallpapers

Is Windhawk safe for Windows 11?

Yes, Windhawk is an open-source project that uses a modular approach, meaning it doesn’t modify system files permanently. You can disable the Liquid Glass Explorer style instantly by clicking “Uninstall” in the app.

Does this work on Windows 10? Ans: Not Yet
Will this slow down my PC?

On modern hardware (2024+), the impact is negligible (usually less than 1% GPU usage).

Conclusion

Transforming your desktop into a Liquid Glass Explorer Style For Windows 11 using Windhawk is the ultimate way to modernize your workspace. By combining the File Explorer Styler with Translucent Windows mods, you create a premium, high-tech look that goes far beyond stock settings.Are you ready to upgrade your UI? Download Windhawk today and start customizing!