# APK file format

**URL:** <https://forum.adalo.com/t/apk-file-format/31220>\
**Category:** Get Help\
**Created:** [August 26, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://forum.adalo.com/t/apk-file-format/31220 "2022-08-26T07:18:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Victor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.adalo.com/victor/32/2054_2.png) [@Victor](https://forum.adalo.com/u/Victor)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.adalo.com/t/apk-file-format/31220/2 "2022-08-26T07:49:29Z")

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Hi @jeongdo,

For all new apps (since mid-2021 as I remember) Android builds are made in .aab format.

Although you can download .apk from Google Play Console. These threads might be useful for you:

> [@.apk app dowload to test](https://forum.adalo.com/t/apk-app-dowload-to-test/27621):
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> Hello everyone, I am trying to find a way to test the app without uploading it on the store (I have to wait some days before it is approved). I see that it is possible to download only the .aab file from the android build. Is there any chance to have the .apk file and install it directly on the phone? I have also tried to convert the .abb into .apk but i can’t find the standalone files (for those who know what I’m talking about). Thank you a lot!

> [@.apk instead of .aab](https://forum.adalo.com/t/apk-instead-of-aab/25557):
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> Hi there, I have to used generate .apk for testing purpouses in my own android device… now with .aab I can’t do that… How can I publish to .apk instead of .aab ? Thanks

Best,  
Victor

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