Command line and GUI tools for producing Java source code from Android Dex and Apk files
Publisher’s description
What is jadx?
jadx is an open-source developer utilitie program for Windows from Skylot. It ranks 13th by popularity among developer utilities in this catalogue. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.6, released on July 10, 2026. 5 versions are listed since November 12, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 15,676 times. The source code on GitHub (skylot/jadx) has 51,176 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “Dex to Java decompiler”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: jadx is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs.
Key features
- decompile Dalvik bytecode to java classes from APK, dex, aar, aab and zip files
- decode AndroidManifest.xml and other resources from resources.arsc
- deobfuscator included
- view decompiled code with highlighted syntax
- jump to declaration
- find usage
- full text search
- smali debugger
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Is jadx safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6E070B197D4E40275D10F6559A1661BDD2E2BB325E9EF4181C7AC1286B274D99· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the skylot/jadx repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Code review8
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.6Latest | July 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.5 | February 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.4 | February 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.3 | September 8, 2025 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
| 1.5.1 | November 12, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Skylot.jadx -echoco install jadx -yscoop install extras/jadxRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install jadxflatpak install flathub com.github.skylot.jadxInformation
- Publisher
- Skylot
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/skylot/jadx
- Written in
- Java
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.5.6
- Released
- July 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 15,676
- GitHub stars
- 51,176
- GitHub forks
- 5,818
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Skylot.jadx
- Chocolatey package
- jadx
- Scoop package
- extras/jadx
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Frequently asked questions
Is jadx free?
Yes. jadx is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is jadx safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install jadx with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does jadx run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of jadx?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 12, 2024.
Can I use jadx without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to jadx?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Cutter and Biome. The alternatives page compares them.
