.jad JAD document
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/vnd.sun.j2me.app-descriptor |
|---|---|
| Description | JAD document |
| Acronym | JAD – Java Application Descriptor |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4D 49 44 6C 65 74 2D (MIDlet-) |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .jad file?
A .jad file is a “JAD document” (MIME type text/vnd.sun.j2me.app-descriptor). JAD stands for Java Application Descriptor.
How do I open a .jad file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .jad file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4D 49 44 6C 65 74 2D (MIDlet-). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.jad checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .jad based on?
Technically a .jad file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .jad?
The MIME type is text/vnd.sun.j2me.app-descriptor. In the Apache web server: AddType text/vnd.sun.j2me.app-descriptor .jad; in nginx: types { text/vnd.sun.j2me.app-descriptor jad; }.