.XCARCHIVE File Extension

Xcode Archive

The XCARCHIVE file extension is related to the Xcode archive format. Files with the XCARCHIVE extension contain an archive with data used by Xcode. XCARCHIVE files are supported by the Apple Xcode sof...

General Information

Title XCARCHIVE File Extension
Extension .xcarchive
Full Form Xcode Archive
File Type Archive File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Bundles app
Additional Functions Store build artifacts
Features Code signing, Contains DSYM

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

App Submission Yes
Beta Testing Yes
App Thinning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code exposure
Best Practices Secure storage, Limited access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Xcode 4
Associated with iOS, macOS development

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .app, .ipa, .dSYM

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free Mac