How to includes all images in jar file using eclipse

Question

I made a java application and bundled all classes in a jar file. When I run the project from eclipse, my application is running successfully. But when I try to run my

Answer 1

The files in jar files are treated as "Resources". you need to access them as a classpath resource, regular File access methods does not work there.

Try this:

final public ImageIcon iReport = (new ImageIcon(getClass().getResource("images/Report.png")));

Answer 2

I know this was asked long ago, but it might help others with the same problem, like me. I was already using getClass().getResource("..."), but the resource didn't get exported with .jar file. I solved the problem by refreshing the 'Resources' folder, and its every subfolder.

Answer 3

You need to get it from the classpath instead of from the local disk file system.

Assuming that images is actually a package and that this package is inside the same JAR as the current class, then do so:

final public ImageIcon iReport = 
    new ImageIcon(getClass().getResource("/images/Report.png"));

Answer 4

100% works

final public ImageIcon iReport = new ImageIcon(getClass().getResource("/Report.png"));

Don't forget about "/" at path for image.