.jar
Java Archive
Executables·application/java-archive
What is a .jar file
A package of compiled Java classes and resources, run by the Java Runtime Environment.
How to open a .jar file
Java Runtime7-Zip (to inspect)
Extension
.jar
Category
Executables
MIME
application/java-archive
Other Executables formats
FAQ — .jar
What is a .jar file?
.jar is a Java Archive. A package of compiled Java classes and resources, run by the Java Runtime Environment.
What program opens a .jar file?
.jar files open with: Java Runtime, 7-Zip (to inspect).
What is the MIME type of .jar?
The MIME type of .jar is "application/java-archive" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.