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What is an IPA file?

4 min read · Updated 2026-10-01

The basics

An IPA (iOS App Store Package) is an archive containing an iOS app's binary, resources and metadata.

To run on a device, an IPA must be signed with a certificate the device trusts.

Why signing matters

Apple requires every app to be code-signed. Free Apple IDs produce signatures that typically expire after 7 days; paid developer accounts last longer.

Staying safe

Only install files from sources you trust. Modified builds are not official App Store versions and may behave differently.

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