JAR (file format)

Java ARchive (JAR) is a file format created by the Oracle Corporation that is based on the ZIP file format. The primary motivation for the creation of JAR was to allow Java applets and their files to download using a single HTTP connection instead of a new connection for each piece. ^[1] This allows webpages to load faster and the applet can begin functioning.

JAR

Filename extension	.jar
Internet media type	application/java-archive
Developed by	Oracle Corporation
Type of format	data compression
Website	https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/jar/jarGuide.html

Usage

JAR files use the file extension .jar and the MIME media type application/java-archive. JAR files are packaged with the ZIP file format, and they are used for data compression, archiving, decompression, and archive unpacking. ^[2]