Defferent between Exe, Apk and Ipa in short || WorldofTechnology Science
What are the Extensions?
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Some basic details about extensions you must know.
🧐 APK (Android Package Kit)
What it is: The file format used to distribute and install applications on the Android operating system.
Uses: Contains all the program code, resources, assets, and manifest file for an Android app.
Devices: For Android smartphones, tablets, and some Chrome OS devices.
🤨IPA (iOS App Store Package)
What it is: The file format for installing applications on Apple’s iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch).
Uses: Contains the binary for the app plus necessary resources and metadata.
Devices: For iOS devices; these files are encrypted and can generally only be installed from the App Store or through development/test builds.
What it is: The standard file format for programs/applications on Windows operating systems.
Uses: Double-clicking an EXE file runs (executes) the encoded program instructions.
Devices: Primarily for Windows PCs; not natively supported on macOS or Linux.
| EXEs are design for MS-Windows |
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Executable and object file formats: a.out, AIF, COFF, CMD, COM, ECOFF, ELF, GOFF, Hunk, Mach-O, MZ, NE, OMF, OS/360, PE, PEF, XCOFF
😊SH (Shell Script)
What it is: A script file containing command-line instructions written for Unix/Linux shells (like Bash, sh, zsh).
Uses: Automates command execution—installing software, configuring systems, running sequences of commands.
Devices: Used on Linux, macOS, or any Unix-like OS; not directly used on Windows (unless Windows Subsystem for Linux is enabled).
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| Linux based app are support SH |
Summary Table
| Extension | Platform | Purpose | How to Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| .apk | Android | Install Android apps | Install on Android device |
| .ipa | iOS | Install iOS apps | Install via App Store/Xcode |
| .exe | Windows | Run Windows programs | Double-click in Windows |
| .sh | Linux/macOS | Run shell scripts/automation | Execute in terminal |

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