Beginner30 minutesUpdated December 2025

How to Convert Your Next.js App to iOS & Android

Learn how to convert your Next.js web application into fully functional iOS and Android mobile apps using Capacitor.

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📋 Prerequisites

Existing Next.js 15+ application
Node.js 18+ installed
Basic knowledge of React
Xcode (for iOS) or Android Studio (for Android)

🎯 What You'll Learn

Install and configure Capacitor 7+ in a Next.js project
Configure Next.js for mobile builds with conditional exports
Set up build scripts for seamless mobile development
Test your app on iOS and Android simulators
Handle both web and native builds in one codebase

Step-by-Step Guide

Install Capacitor Dependencies

Install Capacitor core, CLI, and essential platform packages. We'll use Capacitor 7 for the latest features and best performance.

npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli @capacitor/app @capacitor/keyboard @capacitor/splash-screen @capacitor/preferences

# Install iOS and Android platforms
npm install @capacitor/ios @capacitor/android

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These packages provide core functionality like app lifecycle, keyboard handling, and splash screens.

Initialize Capacitor Configuration

Create a Capacitor config file that defines your app ID, name, and build output directory.

capacitor.config.ts

import type { CapacitorConfig } from '@capacitor/cli';

const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.yourcompany.appname',
  appName: 'Your App Name',
  webDir: 'out',
  
  plugins: {
    SplashScreen: {
      launchAutoHide: false,
    },
  },
};

export default config;

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Replace 'com.yourcompany.appname' with your actual bundle ID (reverse domain notation).

Configure Next.js for Static Export

Configure Next.js to output static files that Capacitor can use. You can optionally use environment variables to handle different build targets.

next.config.js

module.exports = {
  output: 'export',
  images: {
    unoptimized: true,
  },
};

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For advanced setups, you can use environment variables to conditionally enable static export only for mobile builds.

Add Build Scripts to Package.json

Set up npm scripts for building and syncing your app with mobile platforms.

package.json

{
  "scripts": {
    "dev": "next dev",
    "build": "next build",
    "mobile": "npm run build && npx cap sync",
    "mobile:ios": "npm run mobile && npx cap open ios",
    "mobile:android": "npm run mobile && npx cap open android"
  }
}

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The mobile script builds your app and syncs it with both iOS and Android platforms.

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Add iOS and Android Platforms

Initialize the native iOS and Android projects. This creates platform-specific folders with all necessary configuration.

npx cap add ios
npx cap add android

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This creates 'ios' and 'android' folders in your project root with native project files.

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Build and Sync for Mobile

Build your Next.js app as a static export and sync it with the native platforms. This copies your web code into the native projects.

npm run mobile

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This command builds your Next.js app and syncs it with iOS and Android. Run this whenever you make changes.

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Open Native IDEs and Test

Open your project in Xcode or Android Studio to build and test on simulators or real devices.

# For iOS (macOS only)
npx cap open ios

# For Android
npx cap open android

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In the IDE, select a simulator/emulator and press Run. Your Next.js app will launch as a native mobile app!

Add Essential Capacitor Plugins

Enhance your app with native capabilities. Here are some commonly used plugins to get started.

# Camera access
npm install @capacitor/camera

# Share functionality
npm install @capacitor/share

# Device information
npm install @capacitor/device

# Browser for OAuth flows
npm install @capacitor/browser

# After installing plugins, sync again
npm run mobile

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Each plugin provides a JavaScript API to access native device features. Check Capacitor docs for usage examples.

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How to Convert Your Next.js App to iOS & Android

Skip manual setup. Get everything pre-built

📋 Prerequisites

🎯 What You'll Learn

Step-by-Step Guide

Install Capacitor Dependencies

Initialize Capacitor Configuration

Configure Next.js for Static Export

Add Build Scripts to Package.json

Add iOS and Android Platforms

Get Everything Pre-Built

Manual Setup

With NextNative

Build and Sync for Mobile

Open Native IDEs and Test

Add Essential Capacitor Plugins

Ready to Ship Faster?

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