How to convert .ipa to .app file?

Question

everyone. I have some .ipa files and want to convert to archive file containing .app bundle. I tried to do this, but I have no way. Is there any way to do this? Please help me.

Answer 1

Rename the .ipa to .zip. Then just extract.

Answer 2

1. Now you have the app setup file with .ipa extension.

2. Copy it to Desktop. You need to right-click on file and select Rename .ipa extension with .zip If you are given a warning, accept it to use .zip extension

3. Now click twice to unzip, Now go to Folder that you got after unzipping the file, and go inside Payload folder You will see .app file under Payload folder.

4. Right-click on .app file, and click Show Package Content.

Answer 3

Rename to zip. Then extract. Then find folder that say .app at end of folder name, then put all stuff in the folder in a zip, then rename the zip you made so that's it's .app instead of .zip

Answer 4

Here are 3 simple steps

1.Change the extension from .ipa to .zip manually.

2.Double click on the .zip file to extract it.

3.The .app file will be present in the payload folder.

Answer 5

On some Mac GUIs, such as mine, (MacOS High Sierra 10.13.2), you may not have the option to view an .ipa file's contents that contain the .app file. Drag the .ipa file into your system's Applications folder. Then, right click > Show Package Contents. Then, you should see the Payload folder and it's .app file.

You will need this .app file to open the application in Xcode simulator.

To do that, drag only the .app file into Applications > Xcode.app (right click - Show Package Contents) > Contents > Developer > Platforms > iPhoneSimulator.platform > SDKs > iPhoneSimulatorXX.Xsdk > Applications

Answer 6

I have an .ipa file from a now unsupported app not in the Apple App Store. Read this thread with interest. Converting to zip etc will this recreate an app on my iPad Pro. Do I do these instructions on my iPad or iMac?

Sorry I'm a newbie.

Hilary