JAD Converter

Convert JAD files online for free


Drop or upload your .JAD file
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How to convert your JAD file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your JAD file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert JAD to another file type

To convert your JAD file to another format, you need Java Platform Micro Edition or another Developer software.

  • JAD to JAR
  • JAD to TMP
  • JAD to TEMP
  • JAD to CACHE
  • JAD to LOG
  • JAD to BAK
  • JAD to OLD
  • JAD to NEW
  • JAD to PART
  • JAD to DOWNLOAD
  • JAD to CRDOWNLOAD
  • JAD to LOCK

Convert a file to JAD

To convert other file formats to the JAD Developer file type, you need Java Platform Micro Edition or similar software.

  • DEVICE to JAD
  • CACHE to JAD
  • SOCK to JAD
  • SYMLINK to JAD
  • PID to JAD
  • MOUNT to JAD
  • FIFO to JAD
  • LOG to JAD
  • PIPE to JAD
  • TMP to JAD
  • JUNCTION to JAD
  • TEMP to JAD

About JAD files

JAD files are Java application descriptor files used to store information about a Java application. They are typically used to describe the application's name, version, size, and other related information. JAD files are not executable and require a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) to be installed on the computer in order to run them. JAD files are commonly used to install Java applications on mobile phones.

The most common way to convert JAD files is by using a Java decompiler, such as JD-GUI. This tool can be used to decompile a JAD file into a Java source file, which can then be compiled into an executable Java application. Another option is to use a Java bytecode editor, such as IDA Pro, to modify the JAD file directly. This can be used to change the application's name, version, size, and other related information.

When converting JAD files, it is important to consider that the JVM may not be able to run the application correctly. Additionally, the JVM may not be able to interpret the JAD file's contents correctly, leading to application errors or crashes. Finally, the JVM may not be able to run the application on certain platforms, such as mobile phones or embedded systems.

Due to the complexity and potential difficulties of converting JAD files, it is generally recommended to use a free and easy online website, such as Convert.Guru, to convert JAD files instead. This website can be used to quickly and easily convert JAD files into other file formats, such as JAR, APK, and ZIP.

Use Convert.Guru to analyze your JAD file and see the formats you can convert it to.

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The JAD Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our JAD converter.