# Lina - AAR/AEA App — Manage .aar and .aea archives

> iOS app for creating and extracting .aar and .aea archive files. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Keffaber.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lina-aaraea-app/id6746178492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Keffaber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815649801)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lina-aaraea-app/id6746178492/reviews.md

## What is Lina?

Introducing Lina, the iOS app for .aar and .aea files.

Lina can create and extract .aar compressed with these compression types:
- LZFSE
- ZLIB
- LZBITMAP
- RAW

Lina can also create signed .aea archives with ECDSA-P256 private keys from .aar files, and verify them.

Lina features share sheet integration for extracting .aar and .aea, as well as integration with Siri Shortcuts.

Lina is open sourced and licensed under MIT. This is my work and it's source code is available at: https://github.com/0xilis/Lina

## Key features

- Create .aar archives
- Extract .aar archives
- Create signed .aea archives
- Verify .aea archives
- Share sheet integration
- Siri Shortcuts integration


## Frequently asked questions about Lina

### What are .aar and .aea files?

.aar files are typically Android Archive libraries, while .aea files are custom archives created by Lina, often used for signed data. Lina can manage both types of archives.

### What compression types does Lina support for .aar files?

Lina supports LZFSE, ZLIB, LZBITMAP, and RAW compression types when creating or extracting .aar files.

### Can Lina create signed archives?

Yes, Lina can create signed .aea archives using ECDSA-P256 private keys imported from .aar files. It can also verify these signed archives.

### How does Lina integrate with iOS features?

Lina features integration with the iOS share sheet, allowing you to extract archives directly from other apps. It also supports Siri Shortcuts for streamlined workflows.

### Is Lina free to use?

Yes, Lina is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, as indicated by its pricing and monetization model.

### What devices is Lina compatible with?

Lina is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Lina updated?

Lina was last updated on June 6, 2025, with version 1.0. As an open-source project, updates may depend on developer contributions.

### Where can I find the source code for Lina?

Lina is open-source and licensed under the MIT license. Its source code is available on GitHub at https://github.com/0xilis/Lina.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-06-06

No release notes.

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