What This Tool Does
This tool converts an EAR file into a ZIP file. An EAR is the enterprise ZIP-based archive that wraps WAR and JAR modules, and this converter reads every entry and writes a plain ZIP containing the same content.
You can then browse the contained modules directly. The result is an ordinary archive, not a deployable enterprise bundle.
How It Works
Each entry of the EAR is copied byte for byte into a new ZIP. The output is reopened to confirm the entries are present, then the download link is shown.
Step by Step
- 1
Upload the EAR file.
- 2
Click Convert to ZIP.
- 3
Wait for the copy pass.
- 4
Download your ZIP.
Compatibility
- Nested WAR and JAR inside the EAR are preserved as nested ZIP entries.
- META-INF descriptors are carried over intact.
- Output is a standard ZIP readable everywhere.
Troubleshooting
- Non-ZIP structured files are rejected before conversion.
- The ZIP is for content access and cannot be redeployed as an EAR.
- Nested modules stay nested; nothing is flattened or joined.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EAR?
A ZIP-based enterprise archive that contains WAR and JAR modules for Java application servers.
Is conversion lossless?
Yes, entries are copied byte for byte into the output ZIP.
Can I run the ZIP?
No, it is a plain archive of the content.
Are nested modules kept?
Yes, they remain as nested ZIP entries in their original layout.
Is the output verified?
Yes, it is reopened and checked before download.