A JAR file is an archive file but is more than a file compression format. Here's how to open, run, or execute JAR files.

Learn how a Java JAR file (Java Archive) allows you to package compiled code and other resources in a single file that is easily deployed and executed resources.

PDF files are ubiquitous for sharing documents over the Internet, but how do you view and render them in your Java applications? Find out what the SwingLabs PDF Renderer can do for you, in this ...

It's not that hard to perform Java file uploads. The new Servlet and JSP API, along with HTML5 input form enhancements, make Java file uploads, both synchronously and asynchronously with Ajax, ...

I am making a small transfer utility in Java and I want the user to be able to drag a file into the window to have it start the transfer.I created a DropTarget, set it to be active, and then in ...

How to Configure Chrome to Open JNLP Files. Java Network Launching Protocol, or JNLP files, are used for launching Java programs and Web applets over the Internet or company intranet. While some ...