How to Extract a WAR File (Windows, Mac & Linux)

Unzip a WAR or EAR file to disk on any OS — with unzip, jar xf, tar, 7-Zip or PowerShell — then repack it correctly so your servlet container still accepts it.

Option 1: Browse Without Extracting (No Install)

Option 2: Extract on macOS and Linux

Option 3: Extract on Windows

Option 4: Extract an EAR File

Repacking After You Edit

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