What is CLASS file?
The CLASS file extension is a type of Java class file. Class files are created by the Java programming language but CONTENT files are created by Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel. The CLASS file extension contains information about your software program to help computers identify what kind of software you are trying to use.
CLASS Format details
| Full Name | Java Class Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Oracle |
| Category | Developer Files |
Tools that will help you view CLASS files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the CLASS extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the CLASS file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the CLASS file differently than the application dedicated to handling the CLASS file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the CLASS file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the CLASS file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the CLASS file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
CLASS File Viewers
- Eclipse
- ClassEditor
- Java Runtime Environment
- DJ Java Decompiler
- Java
- Java Development Kit (JDK)