Downloads

The latest version of Dictionary App Builder can be downloaded here. Please see the Release Notes for details of what’s new in this version.

Current Version

Dictionary App Builder 12.1 for Windows EXE | 301.19 MB | 15 Aug 2024

Windows Version

Dictionary App Builder 12.1

for Windows

EXE | 301.19 MB | 15 Aug 2024

This is the download for building Android apps on a computer running Windows. Follow the installation instructions in the document 1. Installation Instructions.

a laptop or desktop PC running Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit);
4 GB of free hard disk space;
4 GB of RAM;
an Android smartphone;
a USB cable to connect the smartphone to the computer;
an internet connection (required only for the build of the first app).

Mac Version

Dictionary App Builder 12.1

for Mac

DMG | 405.97 MB | 15 Aug 2024

This is the download for building Android and iOS apps on a Mac. Follow the installation instructions in the document 3. Installing and Building Apps on a Mac.

a Mac running macOS 10.13 (minimum);
12GB (minimum), 20GB or more (recommended) of free hard disk space for Xcode install;
4GB of RAM (minimum), 8GB of RAM (recommended);
For building iOS apps:
iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad running iOS 12.2 or greater;
Lightning cable to connect iOS device to Mac;
For building Android apps:
an Android smartphone;
a USB cable to connect the smartphone to the computer;
an internet connection (required only for the build of the first app).

Linux Version

For instructions on how to download and install Dictionary App Builder for Linux, please see section 3 in the Installation Instructions document on the Resources page.

Documentation

Please see the Resources page for documentation to download.

Necessary Development Kits

In addition to the Dictionary App Builder (DAB) installation file you will need to download and install the Java and Android development kits. These are used by Dictionary App Builder to compile Android apps. The Installation Instructions include step by step help for installing these development kits. If this is your first time installing DAB it is strongly recommended that you follow those instructions which include screenshots so you know exactly what to download.

Java Development Kit – You need version 17 of the Java Development Kit (JDK). Use the Install JDK wizard within Dictionary App Builder to download and install the JDK.

Android Software Development Kit – Use the Install Android SDK wizard within Dictionary App Builder to download and install the Android SDK.

Previous Versions

Older versions of Dictionary App Builder for Windows and Mac can be downloaded below.

Older Versions

Dictionary App Builder 12.0	for Mac	DMG \| 405.97 MB \| 20 Jul 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.4.4	for Mac	DMG \| 403.09 MB \| 17 Jun 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.3	for Mac	DMG \| 402.57 MB \| 1 May 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.2	for Mac	DMG \| 402.44 MB \| 28 Mar 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.1.1	for Mac	DMG \| 402.31 MB \| 19 Dec 2023
Dictionary App Builder 11.0.4	for Mac	DMG \| 400.47 MB \| 12 Oct 2023
Dictionary App Builder 11.0.3	for Mac	DMG \| 400.58 MB \| 3 Oct 2023
Dictionary App Builder 11.0.1	for Mac	DMG \| 401.06 MB \| 4 Aug 2023
Dictionary App Builder 12.0	for Windows	EXE \| 301.19 MB \| 20 Jul 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.4.4	for Windows	EXE \| 300.14 MB \| 17 Jun 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.3	for Windows	EXE \| 300.13 MB \| 1 May 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.2	for Windows	EXE \| 300.08 MB \| 28 Mar 2024
Dictionary App Builder 11.1.1	for Windows	EXE \| 300.03 MB \| 19 Dec 2023
Dictionary App Builder 11.0.4	for Windows	EXE \| 297.82 MB \| 12 Oct 2023
Dictionary App Builder 11.0.3	for Windows	EXE \| 297.92 MB \| 3 Oct 2023
Dictionary App Builder 11.0.1	for Windows	EXE \| 298.36 MB \| 3 Aug 2023

There is no charge for using this software. See the License.

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