Do I need an Apple Developer certificate to sign an IPA?

Yes. iOS requires apps to be signed before they can run. To install a signed IPA on an iPhone or iPad, the certificate and provisioning profile must include that device's UDID.

Is CertDrop IPA Signer free?

Yes. CertDrop IPA Signer is free to use. CertDrop also sells Apple Developer certificates for users who need a certificate registered to their device.

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Q: What is CertDrop IPA Signer?

CertDrop IPA Signer is a free online IPA signing tool. It lets users upload an IPA file, Apple Developer certificate, provisioning profile, and password, then returns a signed IPA with a direct install link.

Q: Can I sign IPA files without a Mac?

Yes. CertDrop IPA Signer works in the browser, so users can sign IPA files without Xcode, a Mac, or a USB cable. A valid Apple Developer certificate and provisioning profile are still required.

IPA File *

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Drop your IPA here or tap to browse

Accepts .ipa up to 500 MB

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.p12 Certificate *

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Drop your .p12 file here or tap to browse

Accepts .p12 up to 5 MB

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.mobileprovision File *

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Drop your .mobileprovision here or tap to browse

Accepts .mobileprovision up to 5 MB

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Certificate Password *

Advanced signing options

Optional. Use only when the app needs a specific bundle ID or version before signing. The provisioning profile must match the bundle ID.

Bundle ID override

App version override

Free IPA Signer for iPhone and iPad

CertDrop IPA Signer is a free browser-based tool for signing IPA files without Xcode or a Mac. Upload an IPA file, your Apple Developer certificate, provisioning profile, and certificate password, then get a signed IPA with a direct install link.

IPA Signer FAQ

What is CertDrop IPA Signer?

CertDrop IPA Signer is a free online IPA signing tool. It signs IPA files using your Apple Developer certificate and provisioning profile.

Can I sign IPA files without a Mac?

Yes. The signer works in the browser, so you do not need Xcode, a Mac, or a USB cable. You still need a valid certificate and provisioning profile.

Do I need an Apple Developer certificate?

Yes. iOS only runs apps that are correctly signed. Your certificate and provisioning profile must include the UDID of the iPhone or iPad where you want to install the app.

Is the IPA signer free?

Yes. The IPA signing tool is free. CertDrop also offers Apple Developer certificates for users who need a certificate registered to their device.

Your certificate and password are never stored — files are deleted immediately after signing.

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Tap Install Now or share the link — works on any iPhone with the matching certificate installed.