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: Delete the .zip (and the extra dot if needed) so the filename ends exactly in .ipa .

: Right-click the Payload folder and select Compress (macOS) or Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder (Windows).

As a new iOS developer, you're likely familiar with the process of creating and distributing iOS apps. However, you may have encountered a common issue: converting a ZIP file to an IPA file. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of converting a ZIP file to an IPA file, explaining the what, why, and how of this essential step in iOS app development.