Use the built-in Extract tool or a compatible app to open .jar files on macOS.
Use the built-in Extract tool or a compatible app to open .jar files on macOS.
The optimal method for opening jar files on a Mac is through terminal commands. You can use tools like Java or command-line utilities such as `jar` or `unzip`. There’s no built-in macOS solution, so third-party applications like FernFlower are often necessary. Java isn’t directly compatible with Unix, which explains the need for external tools.
Rename the file to .zip format and try opening it to see the files inside