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Adobe AIR Marketplace FAQ

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 http://airmarketplace.adobe.com.

Why should I post my application to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

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 users have 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, reviews, and comments.
  • Gives users the option to subscribe to RSS feeds from the Marketplace.
  • Provides users with a link to share an interesting offering with a friend.
What features does the Adobe AIR Marketplace offer?

The Adobe AIR Marketplace:

  • Allows you to create a profile on the Marketplace for self-promotion.
  • Lets you post your application for download, including your own application description, application icon, and screen shot.
  • Provides you with a dashboard to view metrics, including number of downloads, ratings, reviews, and comments.
  • Allows users to download your application and share it with a friend.
  • Lets users browse through categories or search for applications.
  • Gives users the option to rate and review your applications.
  • Promotes different applications by featuring items on a rotating basis and providing RSS feeds to users.
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.

What is a publisher to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

Any developer who wants to submit his or her app to the Adobe AIR Marketplace is considered a publisher to the Adobe AIR Marketplace.

What is an offering on the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

An offering is an application that a publisher posts to the Adobe AIR Marketplace.

Will my offering be visible on the Marketplace as soon as I submit it?

No. Your offering will be reviewed by Adobe before it is posted. Normally your offering 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.

Why do I have to register to become a publisher to the Adobe AIR Marketplace before I can submit an AIR application?

Registering with the Adobe AIR Marketplace lets you create a profile. This profile is displayed next to your offering and will help you promote yourself on the Adobe AIR Marketplace. If users click the name that is associated with your offering, they will see your full profile with all the offerings associated with your profile. You have to register only once. Once registered, you can submit your offerings to the Adobe AIR Marketplace.

What do I have to do to become an Adobe AIR Marketplace publisher?

To become a publisher, you must first register with the Adobe AIR Marketplace. To register as a publisher, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://airmarketplace.adobe.com.
  2. Click the Become a publisher button on the top-right corner.
  3. 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 become a publisher.
  4. Provide the required information for becoming a publisher, including:
    • Name (limit to 100 characters or less)
    • Street address (for admin use only)
    • City (for admin use only)
    • Country/Region (for admin use only)
    • State/Province (for admin use only)
    • Zip or postal code (limit to 12 characters or less; for admin use only)
    • Alternate e-mail (for admin use only)
    • Full description (limit to 500 characters or less)
    • Short description (limit to 150 characters or less; for admin use only)
How can I submit my application to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

To submit your application, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://airmarketplace.adobe.com.
  2. If you are a first-time publisher to the Adobe AIR Marketplace, you must first register (refer to the answer to the previous question for details). If you are already a registered publisher, click Publisher Login on the right-hand navigation.
  3. Log into Adobe.com with your Adobe ID.
  4. After you log in you will be taken to the Manage Offerings page. On the right-hand navigation, click the Add an Offering link under Publisher tools.
  5. Provide the required information:
    • Offering name (the title of your Adobe AIR application; limit to 60 characters or less)
    • Short description (limit summary to 128 characters or less)
    • Long description (limit full description limit to 500 characters or less)
    • Keywords (search keywords associated with your application; limit to 256 characters or less)
    • Language
    • Cost and button text (for example, if cost is Free or Shareware, then the button text should say Download from Publisher; if cost is Pay then the button text should say Purchase now)
    • Download or purchase URL (Note: You must provide the URL to the actual AIR file on your website or a purchase URL if it's a paid application)
    • Relevant Adobe product(s) (specify which Adobe product or products you have used to create this application; click Add Another Product/Suite if you have used multiple products)
    • Category (select a category to which your application will be posted)
    • Required installs (select AIR 1.5)
    • Offering image (an application screenshot, 495x250 pixels, as a JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG file)
    • Thumbnail image (an application icon, 65x65 pixels, as a JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG file)
    • Price (required only if it's a Pay application)
    • Version number (of the offering)
    • Specify if the offering is a trial version
  6. Click “I agree to the Terms & Conditions”. Your application will be submitted to a queue where it will be reviewed by the Adobe AIR Marketplace administrator. Note: This review only ensures that 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 edit my offering when I release a new version of my application?

Yes. To modify your offering follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://airmarketplace.adobe.com.
  2. If you are not signed in, click the Publisher login link under Marketplace tools and sign in with your Adobe ID. Then, locate the section Publisher tools on the right-hand navigation and click the Manage offerings link to view a list of all the apps you have uploaded.
  3. To edit details for an existing application, click Edit.
Can I remove my offering from the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

Yes. To remove your offering follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://airmarketplace.adobe.com.
  2. If you are not signed in, click the Publisher login link under Marketplace tools and sign in with your Adobe ID. Then, locate the section Publisher tools on the right-hand navigation and click the Manage offerings link to view a list of all the apps you have uploaded.
  3. Click Edit next to the offering that you want to remove.
  4. Scroll down on the page and below the Marketplace(s) section you can see the current status of your application. Right below Current Status you will see the link, Unpublish from this Marketplace. Clicking this link will remove your offering from the Marketplace.
Are there restrictions on what I can upload to the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

Yes, there are terms of service that you have to agree to as part of the upload process, but there is no fee.

Can I sell my application through the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

Adobe has launched the beta release of a new service codenamed Shibuya. Shibuya is a monetization service for developers creating AIR applications. Developers can start selling their AIR applications with a "try & buy" licensing model. To find more information, go to Shibuya on Adobe Labs.

What languages are supported on the Adobe AIR Marketplace?

Currently the Marketplace is only in English. However, the Marketplace is accessible worldwide.

In case of questions or problems, who do I contact?

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.

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