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32Provides classes for reading and writing the JAR (Java ARchive) file
33format, which is based on the standard ZIP file format with an
34optional manifest file.  The manifest stores meta-information about the
35JAR file contents and is also used for signing JAR files.
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38<h2>Package Specification</h2>
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40The <code>java.util.jar</code> package is based on the following specifications:
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42  <li><b>Info-ZIP file format</b> - The JAR format is based on the Info-ZIP 
43      file format. See 
44      <a href="/zip/package-summary.html#package_description">java.util.zip
45      package description.</a> <p>
46      In JAR files, all file names must be encoded in the UTF-8 encoding. 
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48  <li><a href="{@docRoot}openjdk-redirect.html?v=8&path=/technotes/guides/jar/jar.html">
49      Manifest and Signature Specification</a> - The manifest format specification.
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