Once you have successfully created the IPA file, you cannot just click it to open. You must use a sideloading tool:
📁 Package Contents (The Root ZIP) └── 📁 Payload └── 📁 AppName.app ├── 📄 Info.plist ├── 📄 Embedded.mobileprovision └── 📄 Application Binaries & Assets Use code with caution. convert zip to ipa
Compress the Payload folder directly into an .ipa archive using the following command: zip -r Application.ipa Payload Use code with caution. Using Finder (GUI Method) Create a folder named Payload . Move your .app file inside the Payload folder. Once you have successfully created the IPA file,
AltStore allows you to install IPA files using your own Apple ID. Download and install AltStore. Open AltStore on your computer. Connect your iPhone/iPad. Click the + button in AltStore. convert zip to ipa