NetBeans 6 Splash Screen
Update: 11/11/2010 This tutorial should still work on Netbeans 6.9.1+ The original thread link is broken thanks to Oracle taking over Sun's message boards, so this link is the best reference for now. Open NetBeans File, New, Java Desktop Application In the "Projects" area, click "Files" Locate the file in your main project called "manifest.mf" Double click it. It should open automatically in the source editor window Add a new line to the bottom of the file: SplashScreen-Image: /package1/package2/filename.gif This image file can be located inside your JAR Perform a clean build of your project and run the JAR by itself. The splash screen should now show while your application is launching. This new splash image can be JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and supports transparency for PNG an GIF OLD POST BELOW This is not for branding NetBeans, but rather for adding a standard splash screen to your application. What do I mean? NetBeans