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How to extract .jar files easily

How to extract .jar files easily

If you ever used Java, than you are aware of .jar extension files. .jar extension is used for creating Java executable files and binding Java classes in a package containing text, images and so on. It is obvious that .jar files using popular compression cannot be extracted.

So, How to extract .jar files with single command ?
In this article, I'll show this technique.

Note: This technique can only be applicable, if Java Development Kit is installed on your PC. If not, download it from here.

Lets see, this technique in simple steps,
you can also watch our video tutorial.


1. Create a new folder and paste .jar file in it. For example i am using my E:\my\demo.jar.

2. Open command prompt and open the directory, you recently created in above step using command prompt.

3. now use this command,
jar xf demo.jar
4. Its done.

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