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IPA File (What It Is and How to Open It)

IPA File (What It Is and How to Open It)

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This article explains what an IPA file is and how you can use it with your Apple devices.

A file with the IPA file extension is an iOS application. They act as containers (like ZIP) for holding the various bits of data that make up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch app; such as games, utilities, weather, social networking, news, and more.

The structure of an IPA file is the same for every app: a PNG or JPEG file is used as the icon for the app and the Payload folder contains all the app's data.

IPA files are used by Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and some Macs. They are downloaded to the device via the built-in App Store app. Unless you are a developer or testing an app distributed outside the official store, you do not need to handle these files manually.