dex2jar
A set of tools for converting Android .dex files to Java .class files and working with Dalvik bytecode.
What is dex2jar?
dex2jar is a toolkit for working with Android .dex and Java .class files. It converts Dalvik Executable (.dex) files into Java .class files packaged as JARs, enabling analysis and reverse engineering of Android applications. The project includes tools for reading/writing dex files, disassembling to smali, and other utilities for bytecode manipulation.
Android developers, security researchers, and reverse engineers who need to analyze, debug, or modify Android APK files and Dalvik bytecode.
Developers choose dex2jar for its reliable conversion of dex to Java bytecode, lightweight API for dex manipulation, and comprehensive toolset that supports smali/baksmali operations with enhanced features like escape sequence support.
Overview
Tools to work with android .dex and java .class files
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting Android APK files to Java JARs for analysis
- Reverse engineering Android applications to understand bytecode
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