How to get create an APK file in a MAUI project to can distribute the Android application?

I have a MAUI application and I would like to create the APK file to can distribute it, I don't want to publish it in the store.

I have try this:

• I set the project to release.
• I right click in the MAUI project and choose publish option.
• I click distribute button
• I select Ad Hoc
• I create a new signing identity

The only option to save is a .aac file, but I would like to have the .apk file.

How could I compile an .apk file?

Thanks.

You can try the following steps:

1.double click the Properties folder of your app, then you will open a page.

2.select Android option on the left -> Options-> set Android package format to apk.