File Extension Database

Open JAD File

JAD file extension is used by Java Application Descriptor files. These files contain metadata about java mobile edition applications (MIDlets) that can be downloaded from the Internet. Usually these applications are intended to be used on mobile phones. The applications themselves are contained in .File extension JAR archives.

JAD files contain the following tags:

MIDlet-1 - contains information about application name, icon and startup class
MIDlet-Jar-Size - number of bytes in the application JAR file
MIDlet-Jar-URL - Internet address where application archive can be downloaded
MIDlet-Name - redundant tag used to store application name only
MIDlet-Vendor - information about the company that authored the MIDlet
MIDlet-Version - application version number
MicroEdition-Configuration - information about CLDC version required to run particular MIDlet
MicroEdition-Profile - information about MIDP version required to run particular MIDlet

If you need to open JAD file and view what is inside you can just rename it to TXT and view it in any text editor.

How Can I Open JAD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open JAD file is to find a JAD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a JAD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open JAD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as JAD file opener then try to search online for "JAD viewer", "application to open JAD file" or "open JAD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open JAD file

How Can I Open JAD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a JAD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a JAD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with JAD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as JAD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open JAD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open JAD file then try to search for "JAD viewer", "application to open JAD file" or "read JAD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read JAD file

How Can I Open JAD File on Android

If you downloaded a JAD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded JAD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "JAD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "JAD viewer", "JAD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open JAD File on iPhone or iPad

To open JAD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the JAD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "JAD". This way you can find apps which can open JAD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "JAD viewer" or "JAD file" online in your favorite search engine.