How to convert an archive (.app) to .ipa in iTunes 12.7.0 onwards?

Question

The new iTunes version 12.7.0 has missing Apps tab where all the iOS apps were seen. I'm looking for the new way.

Appreciate any help on this matter.

Solution

Got a solution.

XCode -> Archive -> Select project in Organizer -> Show in Finder -> Show Package contents -> Products -> Applications -> "Product.app".

Create a folder named "Payload" -> Put "Product.app" with in "Payload" -> Compress "Payload" -> Get "Payload.zip" -> Change name to "Product.ipa".

For installing instructions in iTunes 12.7.0 please follow this link.

Comments

[sabin]

Not sure if the question is valid, is the folder name "Payload" case sensitive? as sometimes the generated ipa does not get installed.

[user550088]

@sabin "Payload.zip" is just a wrapper name and eventually its needs to be changed to "Product_Name.ipa". Please try using "Payload.zip" and check your signing certificates.

[Andrey Chernukha]

Can't the folder initially be named Product?

[olscode]

Could you install it after that or do you receive a msg that says "integrity of app could not be verified"