Want to write Android code, run an emulator, and inspect an app package in one workspace? Android Studio brings those development tasks together, with tools for editing, building, debugging, and testing Android apps.
What languages and design tools does the editor support?
The code editor provides completion for Kotlin, Java, and C/C++. When editing Jetpack Compose interfaces, Live Edit can show code changes in the preview as you work.
Compose design tools let you preview layouts at different screen sizes and inspect animations. Gemini in Android Studio can generate or fix code and answer questions about Android development.
How can you test an app in Android Studio?
The Android Emulator runs apps in virtual devices, so you can test without connecting a physical phone. Responsive layouts can be checked across form factors such as phones, tablets, foldables, Wear OS, TV, and ChromeOS.
Android Device Streaming provides access to real devices from the IDE for testing across device makers, screen sizes, and Android versions.
How does Android Studio handle builds?
Gradle powers the build system. A single project can produce build variants for different Android devices, and Build Analyzer can show build performance and potential issues.
What can you inspect before publishing?
APK Analyzer displays the contents of an APK or Android App Bundle, including its manifest, resources, and DEX files. Comparing two packages shows how their contents and app size differ.
Pros
- Code completion for Kotlin, Java, and C/C++
- Compose previews and animation inspection
- Gradle build variants and Build Analyzer
- APK and Android App Bundle inspection and comparison
System requirements: Windows 10 · 64-bit only · RAM: 8 GB minimum for Studio; 16 GB for Studio and Emulator · Free disk space: 8 GB minimum for Studio; 16 GB for Studio and Emulator · Windows on ARM-based CPUs is not supported
Can Android Studio test an app without a physical phone?
Yes. The Android Emulator runs apps in virtual devices, and Android Studio also offers access to real devices through Android Device Streaming.
Which programming languages does its editor support?
Code completion is available for Kotlin, Java, and C/C++.
Can Android Studio inspect an Android App Bundle?
Yes. APK Analyzer can inspect an Android App Bundle’s manifest, resources, and DEX files, and compare it with another package.
