How do I generate APK from AAB file using Bundletool?

Download bundletool jar, run java -jar bundletool.jar build-apks --bundle=your.aab --output=out.apks --mode=universal, rename/extract universal.apk.

What is the latest version of Bundletool?

Check https://github.com/google/bundletool/releases/latest—currently 1.18.3 as of mid-2024.

Can I use Bundletool for signed release APKs?

Yes, add --ks, --ks-key-alias, --ks-pass, --key-pass flags with your keystore details.

⚙️ DevOps & Platform Eng

Bundletool: Your Two-Minute Hack to Turn AABs into Test-Ready APKs

Tired of AAB-only headaches when testing Android apps? Bundletool lets you whip up a universal APK in minutes, freeing you from Play Store waits and QA bottlenecks.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Terminal window running Bundletool command to generate universal APK from AAB file

⚡ Key Takeaways

Bundletool converts AAB to universal APK in under 2 minutes using just Java and terminal. 𝕏
Official Google tool beats third-party GUIs — no bloat, fully customizable with keystores. 𝕏
Essential for real-world Android dev: testing, QA shares, and future AI app pipelines. 𝕏

Published by

theAIcatchup

Ship faster. Build smarter.

#AAB to APK #Android App Bundle #Android development #bundletool

Worth sharing?

Get the best Developer Tools stories of the week in your inbox — no noise, no spam.

Originally reported by dev.to

⚡ Key Takeaways

The 60-Second TL;DR

theAIcatchup

Share this article

Worth sharing?

Related Stories

Untangling Android's Multi-Threaded Debugging Nightmare — A Veteran's No-BS Guide

DevConfessions: Android App Where Devs Spill Anonymous Fails

AI Rescues a Dead Android Kids' App — After Two Epic Fails Since 2019

5 Hidden Pitfalls That Nearly Killed My First Android App

Stay in the loop