How to convert JAR to CAB?
You can convert JAR to CAB with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose JAR files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your JARs.
You can also click to select JAR files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a JAR file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with JAR files to CAB is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on CAB from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's CAB or something else.
- Download your CAB files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted CAB files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each CAB.
On desktop platforms, you can download the CAB files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the CABs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .jar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Sun Microsystems, now Oracle Corporation |
| Mime type | application/java-archive |
Format description
JAR, or Java Archives, are executable Java programs by the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).Please note that MConverter cannot create an executable program if the provided source archive file was not a compiled program for the same platform. When converting from JAR to another format, MConverter only extracts the contents of the JAR file. It does not make it installable in another format.
| File extension | .cab |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/vnd.ms-cab-compressed |
Format description
CAB is a Windows-specific archive format, similar to ZIP. Windows Cabinet files are often used for updating some system components and distributing device drivers.Common questions about converting JAR to CAB
Can I convert JAR to CAB in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple JARs to CABs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing JARs to convert to CAB.
Pasting JAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting JAR files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a JAR file to CAB, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big JARs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert JAR files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert JAR files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting JARs to CAB safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your JAR files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your JARs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,819,043 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,819,043 files so far.
How long does it take to convert JAR to CAB?
For most archive files, the wait is often less than a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger archive files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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