What is an AAB file?
An AAB is an Android App Bundle used for Google Play publishing. Wrapply can generate signed AAB files from your website-based Flutter app so you can prepare your project for Play Console submission.
What is an AAB file?
An AAB file is an Android App Bundle. It is the Android publishing format commonly used to upload apps to Google Play Console. With Wrapply, you can generate a Google Play-ready AAB from your website-based Flutter app.
AAB is the correct format when your goal is store distribution.
Used for release workflows rather than simple direct installation.
Wrapply can generate signed AAB files prepared for Play Console upload.
You can also rebuild AAB files from Flutter source code.
When should you use an AAB?
Use an AAB when you want to submit your Android app to Google Play. If you only want to test the app on your phone, use an APK first.
Prepare your app identity
Check app name, package name, icon, screenshots and store metadata.
Generate signed AAB
Use Wrapply to generate a Google Play-ready Android App Bundle.
Upload to Play Console
Create your app in Google Play Console and upload the AAB in the release section.
Complete review requirements
Add privacy policy, app content details, screenshots and required declarations.
Build AAB from Flutter source code
If you purchased the complete Flutter source code, you can rebuild the AAB after making changes.
flutter clean
flutter pub get
flutter build appbundle --release
build/app/outputs/bundle/release/.
FAQ
Is AAB the same as APK?
No. APK is mainly for installation and testing. AAB is mainly for Google Play publishing.
Can Wrapply generate signed AAB files?
Yes. Wrapply can generate signed AAB files ready for Play Console upload.
Can Wrapply publish it for me?
Yes. Managed publishing support is available for clients who want help with store submission.