Convert.Guru

JAD Converter

Convert JAD files online for free


Drop or upload your .JAD file

How to convert your JAD file

  1. Click Select File 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

The converter easily converts your JAD file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.

  • 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

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the JAD file type—in the best quality.

  • 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.


The JAD Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best JAD converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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