JarToExe

JarToExe is a lightweight and easy-to-use application designed to turn Java .jar files into executable binary .exe files. It can do this by creating new processes(CreateProcess API) or by skipping this step and using the Java native interface instead (JNI), thanks to two tiny tools it contains.

To be able to use these tools, it's necessary to have Java JRE, Java JDK and .NET Framework installed. The package itself doesn't require setup, so you can extract the files from the downloaded archive and just double-click the .exes to reach the main windows.

The interface of JarToExe is simple and intuitive, ideal for carrying out conversion tasks in a hurry. After specifying the JAR file, you can select an ICO file if you want to generate the .exe with a icon, as well as set the Java minium and maximum version (including minor builds). Keep in mind that the app will attempt to run the .new exe with the Java version you have installed.

You can include version information by entering the file and product version, product and company name, file description, legal copyright, and comments. The new .exe can be set to require the administrator manifest too.

In the case of JarToExeProc, it's also possible to set additional Java arguments as well as to pick the process type between window (javaw.exe) and console (java.exe). As for JarToExeJni, you can indicate other JNI parameters and class paths (";" separator).

As soon as you hit the "Convert" button, the software application starts the task and shows a message when it's done. No temporary files are generated during this time, and the .jar files are not repacked but appended to the .exe overlays instead. The new .exe files are delivered in the same directory as their .jar counterparts (there's no option implemented for setting a custom output folder).

JarToExe managed to generate EXEs from JARs quickly and without error in our tests. It's ideal for users who prefer working with Java executables instead of JARs.