

You will most likely find the following files and folders in an IPA file: IPA files have the same core structure that is recognized by Apple.


Once you’re able to open an IPA file, you’d be able to see what it exactly contains. Mac: ~ > Music > iTunes > iTunes Media > Mobile Applications Windows: C:> Users > Music > iTunes > iTunes Media > Mobile Applications The default file paths for Windows and Mac are: With an older version of iTunes, you can simply locate the default directory path where all download apps are stored. If you download an app via iTunes, you can open its IPA build via third-party tools like Diawi. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to run the application with the files you see. Typically, you will find an icon file for the app along with folders and data that make up the application. Use an unzip tool like Winzip or 7-Zip to decompress an IPA file and see the contents inside it. You can however open an IPA file if you wish to. It can be used to test the application it stores or submitted directly to the Apple App Store.
