What Is a Minecraft JAR File? (And What to Do With One)

Understand what Minecraft JAR files are, how they work, and what you can do with them — install mods, inspect contents, edit configs, and more.

The Short Version

What Is a JAR File?

Are Minecraft Mods JAR Files?

How to Use .jar Mods in Minecraft

What to Do With a JAR File (Beyond Installing)

jar File vs .zip File in Minecraft

FAQ