Development

The PortableApps.com Development section is designed to provide resources to developers working with portable applications - both adaptations of existing apps as well as original apps designed to be portable.

Packaging Portable Apps

These links are useful for packaging software for portable use.

• PortableApps.com Format Specification 3.8 (2024-05-27) - the format used by all apps
• PortableApps.com Launcher 2.2.9 (2024-05-25) - make apps portable without writing code.
  • PortableApps.com Launcher Manual - How to use PAL
  • PortableApps.com Application Template 3.8.9 (2024-05-27) [Download] - Commented config files and default launcher
  • Suggestions for the PortableApps.com Application Template
• PortableApps.com Installer 3.8.12 (2024-08-15) - the installer used for all apps in PortableApps.com Format
• PortableApps.com AppCompactor - make your apps smaller without affecting functionality
• Portable App Development Forum - get and give help with development of portable apps
• An Unfinished Beginner's Development and Packaging Guide

PortableApps.com Internal Development

These links contain information for our developers and testers.

• Test Releases - test releases of portable apps
• Apps Ready For Official Release - was retired, now being updated
• Upcoming .NET Apps - tracking .NET apps for release
• Translations Forum - discuss translations for the launcher, installer and menu
  • IniTranslator Portable - INI translation tool for PortableApps.com Platform
  • Platform Translations Thread - Submit translations updates for the platform
  • Installer Translations Thread - Submit translations updates for the installer
• PortableApps.com Platform Bug/Feature Tracker
• Bug Reports: Open Bugs, Fixed Bugs, Closed Bugs
• Official Apps Needing Format/Installer Updates
• Outdated Official Apps - Status of apps awaiting updates