How to export an Android Studio project as a zip file?

Question

How do I export a project in ZIP format in Android Studio?

I have always worked with Eclipse that has this feature.

Answer 1

It's easy, if you use git:

git archive -o latest.zip HEAD

Answer 2

In Android Studio 4.1 the export as ZIP option has been moved to File - > Manage IDE Settings - > Export to Zip file

Answer 3

Windows:

First Open Command Window and set location of your android studio project folder like:

D:\MyApplication>

then type below command in it:

gradlew clean

then wait for complete clean process. after complete it now zip your project like below:

• right click on your project folder
• then select send to option
• now select compressed via zip

Answer 4

Following worked for me, Android Studio 2.0, assuming there are no libs.

A. From the source project
1. Copy /app/build.gradle
2. Copy /app/src/* including subdirectories (only contains manifest, java and resources)

B. Create new project with the same package name, minSDK etc.
1. Replace /app/build.gradle
2. Replace /app/src/* including subdirectories

C. Synchronize

D. Clean Project