install4j Portable

Made as the portable counterpart of install4j, install4j Portable is a comprehensive piece of software that helps Java developers create setup files for their programs with minimal effort. Packed in a clean and intuitive interface, it supports multiple platforms and can generate native installers and app launchers.

To be able to work with this app, make sure to have Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 or newer. You're welcomed by a pleasant and neatly organized windows at startup, where the tool puts some sample files at your disposal, which can be loaded to demonstrate how it works.

General settings revolve around application info, Java version, languages, media files, code signing, compiler variables, and merged projects. You can configure options related to all files in the distribution tree, include installation components that can be selected by the end user during setup, as well as generate executables to launch your software using a ten-step wizard.

As far as the installer is concerned, you can set up the screens and actions for the installer and uninstaller, along with styles, custom code and resources, and auto updates.

Media files can be configured for multiple platforms, including Unix and macOS. In the last step, you can specify the last details before building the launchers and media files. Help documentation that explains each part of install4j is avaialble.

If you're interested in a lighter Java builder that focuses only on generating Java executable files, you can check out exe4j. install4j worked smoothly on Windows 10 in our tests and compiled the projects rapidly.

Thanks to its comprehensive features as well as elegant interface, install4j should meet the requirements of many Java developers who wish to effortlessly compile projects.