The following FAQ is for developers who would like to make their Adobe AIR apps available for download through the Adobe AIR Marketplace.
- What is the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
- Adobe AIR Marketplace is a place where AIR developers can
publish their Adobe AIR applications for users to download. You can find the
Adobe AIR Marketplace at www.adobe.com/go/marketplace.
- Why should I post my
application to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
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The Adobe AIR Marketplace is easy to use and helps consumers
find and download applications built on Adobe AIR. The Adobe AIR Marketplace:
- Makes your applications available to millions of potential users.
- Helps ensure that the user has the best installation experience
by installing the AIR runtime (if they don't already have it) along with
your application.
- Offers users the opportunity to give you valuable feedback on
your application through ratings and reviews.
- What features does the Adobe
AIR Marketplace offer?
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The Adobe AIR Marketplace:
- Allows you to post your application for download, including your
own application description, application icon, and screen shot.
- Allows users to download your application.
- Lets users browse through categories or search for applications.
- Lets users rate and review your applications.
- Promotes different applications as featured item on a rotating
basis.
- Does it cost me anything
to post my application to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
No. Adobe offers the Adobe AIR Marketplace as a free service
to Adobe AIR developers.
- Will my application be
visible on the Marketplace as soon as I submit it?
No. Your submission will be reviewed by Adobe before it is
posted. Normally your application should be posted within one or two business
days. If there are any questions regarding your submission, Adobe will contact
you via the e-mail address you provided as a part of the submission process.
- Will Adobe host my
Adobe AIR application file on the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
No. Adobe will host the description, images related to your
application, and a link to your application's AIR file. You must provide a
hosted location from which users will download your application's AIR file
directly. If the user does not have the version of the Adobe AIR runtime that
your application requires, the Adobe AIR Marketplace will integrate the
installation of the necessary Adobe AIR runtime with the installation of your
application. You do not need to host the Adobe AIR runtime in addition to your
application.
- How can I submit my
application to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
The following steps outline how you can submit your
application to the Adobe AIR Marketplace:
- Go to www.adobe.com/go/marketplace.
- On the right-hand navigation, click Upload AIR Marketplace application
near the bottom of the list.
- If you already have an Adobe ID, log into Adobe.com. If you don't have
an Adobe ID, you will be asked to create one before you can upload your
application.
- Select Upload Type: AIR Marketplace Content from the drop-down list.
Read the license agreement and select the I agree with the above license
agreement check box.
- Click Next and provide the required information:
- A download link (Note: You must provide the URL to the
actual AIR file on your website)
- A thumbnail image (that is, the application icon as a 48x48 pixel
JPEG file)
- A preview image (that is, an application screen shot as a 300x200
pixel JPEG file)
- Submission name (the full title of your Adobe AIR application)
- The version number (if your application has one)
- A full description of your application
- A short description (that is, a 128-character summary
description)
- Support info (that is, an optional URL where you offer user
support for your application)
- License type (for example, Freeware, Shareware, or Demo)
- Product compatibility info (Note: Your application must be
compiled for Adobe AIR 1.0 or later)
- A product category (select a category to which your application
will be posted)
- Click Submit. Your application will be submitted to a queue where it will be reviewed by the Adobe AIR Marketplace administrator. This review will only ensure your application complies with the license agreement; Adobe will not QA your application. After your submission has been reviewed, your application will be posted to the live site.
- Can I update my
submission when I release a new version of my application?
Yes. To modify your application follow these steps:
- Go to www.adobe.com/go/marketplace.
- Locate the section My Exchange on the right-hand navigation and click
Uploads to view a list of all the apps you have uploaded. You may be asked to
sign in.
- To edit details for an existing application, click either Edit; to
replace an existing file, click Upload.
- Can I remove my
application from the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
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Yes. To remove your application follow these steps:
- Go to www.adobe.com/go/marketplace.
- Locate the section My Exchange on the right-hand navigation and click
Uploads to view a list of all the apps you have uploaded. You may be asked to
sign in.
- Click Delete next to the application you want to remove.
- Are there restrictions on
what I can upload to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
Yes, there are two restrictions:
- You will not be able to sell anything on the Adobe AIR
Marketplace, so your application must be freeware, shareware, or demo versions.
You are welcome to charge a fee for your applications, but those transactions
cannot be completed through the Adobe AIR Marketplace at this time.
- There are terms of service that you have to agree to as a part of
the upload process, but there is no fee.
- Can I sell my application
through the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
Currently you cannot sell your application on the
Marketplace, but Adobe is considering a number of enhancements to the
Marketplace. Allowing developers to sell their applications through the Adobe
AIR Marketplace may be possible in the future.
- What languages are
supported on the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
Because the Adobe AIR runtime currently only supports
English language applications, the Marketplace is only in English. However the
Marketplace is accessible worldwide. We do have plans to expand beyond
English-only applications as the Adobe AIR runtime supports additional
languages in the future. Stay tuned.
- Do you plan any enhancements to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?
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Yes. To look at the enhancements and new features coming up on the Marketplace, please check out the Marketplace demo. Remember that only the red boxes are clickable on the pages.
- In case of questions or
problems, who do I contact?
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If you have
questions about or comments on the Adobe AIR Marketplace or if you are having
trouble uploading your application, please send an e-mail to airmarketplace@adobe.com.
