How to open .jar file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .jar file. The full name of the file is Java Archive File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Oracle.

.jar file extension (Java Archive File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Executable Files Oracle Java Archive File
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Programs using this file extension: .jar
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Oracle Java Runtime Environment
  • Corel WinZip 16.5
  • Any Web browser
MAC OS
MAC
  • Corel WinZip Mac Edition 2
  • Oracle Java Runtime Environment
  • Apple Jar Launcher
  • Any Web browser
Linux
Linux
  • Oracle Java Runtime Environment
  • Any Web browser


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