diff --git a/DesertPaintCodex.csproj b/DesertPaintCodex.csproj
--- a/DesertPaintCodex.csproj
+++ b/DesertPaintCodex.csproj
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
   <PropertyGroup>
     <OutputType>WinExe</OutputType>
-    <TargetFramework>net5.0</TargetFramework>
+    <TargetFramework>net7.0</TargetFramework>
     <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
     <ApplicationIcon>Assets\desert_paint_codex_icon.ico</ApplicationIcon>
     <StartupObject>DesertPaintCodex.Program</StartupObject>