Module java.desktop
Package javax.swing

Class JFileChooser

java.lang.Object
java.awt.Component
java.awt.Container
javax.swing.JComponent
javax.swing.JFileChooser
All Implemented Interfaces:
ImageObserver, MenuContainer, Serializable, Accessible
@JavaBean(defaultProperty="UI", description="A component which allows for the interactive selection of a file.") public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible
JFileChooser provides a simple mechanism for the user to choose a file. For information about using JFileChooser, see How to Use File Choosers, a section in The Java Tutorial.

The following code pops up a file chooser for the user's home directory that sees only .jpg and .gif images: 

    JFileChooser chooser = new JFileChooser();
    FileNameExtensionFilter filter = new FileNameExtensionFilter(
        "JPG & GIF Images", "jpg", "gif");
    chooser.setFileFilter(filter);
    int returnVal = chooser.showOpenDialog(parent);
    if(returnVal == JFileChooser.APPROVE_OPTION) {
       System.out.println("You chose to open this file: " +
            chooser.getSelectedFile().getName());
    }

Warning: Swing is not thread safe. For more information see Swing's Threading Policy.

Since:
1.2