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Android application size restrictions
APK expansion files

Introduction to asset splitting

Depending on which publishing format your application uses, there is a different solution for asset splitting.

The following table shows which asset splitting solution is for which publishing format:

Publishing format Asset splitting solution
APKThe Android Package format output by Unity. An APK is automatically deployed to your device when you select File > Build & Run. More info
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APK expansion files
Android App Bundle (AAB) Play Asset Delivery

Note: Some digital distribution services require applications to use a specific publishing format. For example, Google Play requires new applications to use the AAB format thus applications you want to distribute through Google Play must use Play Asset Delivery to split assets.

Additional resources

Android application size restrictions
APK expansion files