How to build ipa file in windows?

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I am developing a flutter application, I am using windows, I build the apk file. I wanted to build for the ios part. But it is not possible in windows and I use codemagic.

but code magic builds Runner.app file. and I use the diawi website to convert to ipa but file size exeeds.

Is there any other way to generate ipa file in windows.

I think diawi doesnt convert file to ipa. Its just an upload service. Sorry if i am wrong. You may try install on air. It has higher limit — Kaushik Chandru, Aug 12 '22 at 05:32
I don't have Mac. Is there any way I can generate IPA files on windows? — Fasikaw, Aug 12 '22 at 07:30

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 12 '22 at 05:50

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Diawi alternate solution, please check maybe it's helpful for you. Here you can upload large MB files.

https://www.installonair.com/

answered Aug 12 '22 at 05:50

Nitin Gadhiya

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But here I can only upload IPA files. from code magic, I got only .app files. Is there any way I can convert Runner.app file to .ipa files(big files) – Fasikaw Aug 12 '22 at 07:32

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 12 '22 at 09:38

With windows machine you can not build ipa files.

But there is an alternative solution to generate ipa files. For that use a CI/CD service like Codemagic using the steps described in this example.

link your repository github, bitbucket, etc.
from settings > build for platforms > IOS
change the .app file you received to .zip and extract it.
You will find a file called Runner.app, put in a folder and compress it back.
change the extension from .zip to .ipa.

Now you can get your iOS build without mac device

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 20 '22 at 13:20

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You can try using a Python CLI tool called Appollo (https://github.com/Appollo-CLI/Appollo).

It allows you to access remote Mac OS to configure Xcode, retrieve your IPA file and publish your app...

You can check the online doc here: https://appollo.readthedocs.io/en/master/

answered Sep 20 '22 at 13:20

JulienP95

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According to Appollo support, "you will need an Apple Developer Account to create an IPA file." – Mike Blyth Apr 18 '23 at 20:46
Hey Mike, yes you are right. But I don't see your point here, can you elaborate? – JulienP95 Apr 21 '23 at 07:21

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 15 '23 at 03:31

Following the instructions in this article I got it.

https://medium.com/flutter-community/developing-and-debugging-flutter-apps-for-ios-without-a-mac-8d362a8ec667

Codemagic will send you an .app file via email.

Rename it so that it ends with .zip.

Extract it, and you’ll get a folder called Runner.app.

Create a folder called Payload and place Runner.app there.

Finally, compress the folder called Payload — this will be your IPA file (you may rename it to .ipa).

How to build ipa file in windows?

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