11 - Packaging Your Electron App into an Executable File with Electron Builder

In this Electron JS tutorial, we'll show you how to package your Electron app into an executable file using Electron Builder. Electron Builder is a powerful tool that makes it easy to package your app into an executable file for distribution on various platforms.

We will cover the following topics in this tutorial:

An introduction to Electron Builder and its features
How to install Electron Builder and configure your app for packaging
How to package your Electron app into an executable file for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Tips for optimizing your app's performance and file size during packaging
By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to use Electron Builder to package your Electron app into an executable file for distribution. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Electron developer, this tutorial is a great way to learn about this important aspect of app development.

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[abdussamed]

Is it possible to create a portable app which I could put on an usb stick and run from there without installation on any windows pc somehow?

[criticalphysiology]

Great video! I had one issue -- 'npm run package' consistently came back with an error, not able to find 'build' script. I changed the line in package.json from "package": "build" to "package": "electron-builder build" and it worked out.

[Ivan-fzou]

keep up the work man! this is by far the best electron tutorial I came across

[DustinAngeletti-ph]

im so confused i feel like im missing something nothing is working right

[abdullahbiler]

So I can only create an executable on the same platform for that specific platform right?

If I want a .exe, I need to run npm on a windows,
If I want a .dmg, I need to run npm on a Mac?

[drakZes]

I get "Application entry file "index.js" in .. does not exist" error. How do I fix?

[BurkenProductions]

But you dont want your users to get yoru source files. Doesn't it compile it to a binary exe??

[DustinAngeletti-ph]

you never showed how to install electron builder?