Frequently asked question

Can ArcGIS Engine Runtime applications run on mobile devices?

Last Published: October 1, 2025
No. ArcGIS Engine Runtime applications, which are built with the ArcGIS Runtime SDK and a redistributable ArcGIS Engine Runtime, can only be run on ArcGIS for Desktop.

To create a custom built application for mobile devices, use the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for mobile devices.

Note:
ArcGIS Engine Runtime is the platform on which ArcGIS for Desktop is built; this allows users of ArcGIS for Desktop applications to execute custom applications based on ArcGIS Engine.

Article ID: 000012005

Software:
  • ArcMap
  • ArcGIS Engine

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