JAD File

What are JAD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a JAD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your JAD files.

What is a JAD file?

A .JAD file is a Java Application Descriptor file.

JAD stands for Java Application Descriptor file. This particular file format was developed by Sun Microsystems.

Files with the .jad extension are descriptor files that are commonly used to describe the contents of a MIDlet. MIDlet files are created for the Java ME virtual machine. MIDlets are commonly used to package applications and games that have been created for cell phones and other mobile devices.

For the MIDlet application to run properly, it must have both a .jar and .jad file associated with it. The .jar file contains the actual application data and the .jad file contains the technical information needed to operate the MIDlet program.

How to open JAD files

Important: Different programs may use files with the JAD file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your JAD file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different JAD openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: September 22, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of JAD files. Remember, different programs may use JAD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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