A Windows shell extension supporting icon for files of
- .apk (android package)
- .ipa (iOS app package)
- .appx .appxbundle (Windows phone 8.1/10 app package, .xap is not supported)
This is the code repository, please visit the project page http://apkshellext.com or go to release for download.
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- Project pages needs web people to maintain.
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- Pull request is always welcome.
- Check the Known issue list first.
- Look for help on Telegram group (Preferred)
- Go raise Issues (Preferred)
- Send to 📧 issue@apkshellext.com
- Display app icon in Windows File Explorer with best resolution. DOES NOT work with other file manager due to .NET restriction
- Customize-able Info-Tip for showing package information.
- Context menu for batch renaming, use customize-able patterns.
- Go to app store from context menu.
- Auto-check new version.
- Show overlay icon for different type of apps.
- Support multiple languages: Thanks to contributors on https://crowdin.com/project/apkshellext
- Adaptive-icon support (Beta)
- protobuf support
- support .NET 4.0??
- QR code to download to phone
- Hook up adb function with namespace extension.
- drag-drop to install / uninstall to phone
Check Wiki for how to build from source code
SharpShell | Shell extension library |
SharpZip | Zip function implementation in C# |
Iteedee.ApkReader | the original APK reader, not in use currently |
PlistCS | iOS plist file reader |
PNGDecrush | PNG decrush lib |
Ionic.Zlib | Another Zip implementation, used by PNGDecrush |
QRCoder | QR code generator |
Ultimate Social | A free icon set for social medias |
SVG | SVG format renderer |
WebP-Wrapper | WebP format renderer |
Thanasis Georgiou | Project web page |
Originally this project hosted on GoogleCode, now moved to Github and fully re-writen with a native apk reader. The active developing code is on ApkShellext2 branch. The obsolete code is on master branch