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title: "Generate a build file"
slug: "export-a-build-file"
updated: 2025-09-16T06:31:16Z
published: 2025-09-16T06:31:16Z
canonical: "help.autify.com/export-a-build-file"
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# Generate a build file

This document explains how to generate the build files used by Autify NoCode Mobile and how to check the deliverables. By following this document, you will be able to use the service smoothly. The confirmation method varies depending on the application, so please refer to the appropriate section for each.

## iOS

### Objective-C or Swift applications

You can use the following file type when uploading your applications to Autify NoCode Mobile:

- `.ipa` (Signed application meant for real devices)

#### Generating an app bundle (`.ipa` file)

          
          

Creating `.ipa` files requires an active Apple Developer account.

1. Click on your `.xcodeproj` file in the Project navigator
2. Click on your project's name under `Targets`
3. Click on the `Signing & Capabilities` tab
4. Check `Automatically manage signing`
5. Choose a team account that is a part of the Apple Developer Program
6. Add a bundle identifier  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28227%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)
7. Clean your build folder by navigating to **Product > Clean Build Folder...**  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28228%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)
8. Select a generic device (not a simulator) as your build device  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28230%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)
9. Archive the project by navigating to **Product > Archive**  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28231%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)
10. Click `Distribute App`  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28232%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)
11. Select the `Debugging` profile and click `Distribute`  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28233%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)
12. Click `Export` and choose a destination  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28234%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)

When it's finished exporting, you can find your `.ipa` file at the destination you input above. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a099d8a2-cfd2-42ca-9906-68b4a337f4a5/Images/Documentation/image%28236%29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T12%3A38%3A33Z&se=2026-11-07T13%3A38%3A33Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a3UgeFrYg74tR4yzOSNyn7rOQvydBnyubp0Q3Q8u7ps%3D)

#### Reference Information

- [Creating an Xcode Project for an App | Apple Developer](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/creating-an-xcode-project-for-an-app#Manage-Files-in-the-Main-Window)
- [Running Your App in the Simulator or on a Device | Apple Developer](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/running-your-app-in-simulator-or-on-a-device)

### Flutter apps

#### Creating an app bundle (`.ipa` file)

Please reference [Flutter's documentation](https://docs.flutter.dev/deployment/ios#create-an-app-bundle) for creating `.ipa` files.

### Zip your build (`.app`) file

You do not need to zip `.ipa` files to upload them to Autify NoCode Mobile.

## Android

For Android, the following conditions must be met:

- **File extension must be `.apk`.**
- **File size must be less than `1 GB`.**

## Related Articles

- [Upload a new build file](/mobile/docs/upload-a-new-build-file)