# PortableApps.com Format™ Specification

2.0 (2011-04-12)

PortableApps.com Format is a simple specification that governs the file and directory layout as well as operating behavior of portable apps. File are distributed as easy-to-use .paf.exe™ installer files. The specification is broken into sections for easy reading.

- 1. Directory and File Layout
- 2. AppInfo.ini (App Configuration)
- 3. Icons
- 4. PortableApps.com AppCompactor and AppCompactor.ini
- 5. PortableApps.com Installer (and installer.ini)
- 6. Host PC Modifications & Portability
- 7. Plugin Installers
- 8. PortableApps.com Format Version History and Discussion