Convert APK to DEX
| File Extension | APK |
| Full Name | Google Android Package Format |
The extension .apk belongs to files of the type, Android Package files. The android package files are a collection of libraries, data and configuration information that is used to install the Android apps on the mobile devices like Phones and tablets that run on the Android Operating system.
| File Extension | DEX |
| Full Name | Google Android Compiled Executable Format |
File with a .DEX extension contains a complex executive file, for instance, translated from a complex Java program – a part of an Android application. Many DEX files are compressed into a ZIP archive and constitute a package with an .APK file extension, which is a final application for Android.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "APK") to another (referred to as "DEX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, APK file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format APK to format DEX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform APK to DEX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format APK and transforming it into format DEX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of APK to DEX converters.
Conversion from APK to DEX
APK to DEX
How to convert the APK file to DEX?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of APK to DEX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the APK file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file APK, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the APK file to the application
- Select the output format of the DEX file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DEX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DEX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the APK format:
Other conversions
to the DEX format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.