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 <h2>Main</h2>

 <p class="intro">
 <b>ProGuard</b> is a free Java class file shrinker, optimizer, obfuscator, and
 preverifier. It detects and removes unused classes, fields, methods, and
 attributes. It optimizes bytecode and removes unused instructions. It renames
 the remaining classes, fields, and methods using short meaningless names.
 Finally, it preverifies the processed code for Java 6 or higher, or for Java
 Micro Edition.
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 Some uses of <b>ProGuard</b> are:
 <ul>

 <li>Creating more compact code, for smaller code archives, faster transfer
     across networks, faster loading, and smaller memory footprints.</li>

 <li>Making programs and libraries harder to reverse-engineer.</li>

 <li>Listing dead code, so it can be removed from the source code.</li>

 <li>Retargeting and preverifying existing class files for Java 6 or higher, to
     take full advantage of their faster class loading.</li>

 </ul>
 <p>
 <b>ProGuard</b>'s main advantage compared to other Java obfuscators is
 probably its compact template-based configuration. A few intuitive command
 line options or a simple configuration file are usually sufficient.
 The user manual explains all available options and shows examples of this
 powerful configuration style.
 <p>
 <b>ProGuard</b> is fast. It only takes seconds to process programs and
 libraries of several megabytes. The results section presents actual figures
 for a number of applications.
 <p>
 <b>ProGuard</b> is a command-line tool with an optional graphical user
 interface. It also comes with plugins for Ant, for Gradle, and for the JME
 Wireless Toolkit.
 <p>
 <p class="intro">
 <a href="http://www.saikoa.com/dexguard" target="_top">
 <img align="left" src="android_shades.png" width="64" height="64" /></a>
 <b>ProGuard</b> now has a sibling optimizer and obfuscator for Android:
 <a href="http://www.saikoa.com/dexguard" target="_top"><b>DexGuard</b></a>. It
 focuses on code protection, with additional features like string encryption,
 class encryption, and dex splitting. It directly targets Dalvik bytecode and
 streamlines the Android build process.
 </p>
 The following sections provide more detailed information:
 <ul>
 <li><a href="main.html">Main</a>: this overview page.</li>
 <li><a href="results.html">Results</a>: some results obtained with
     <b>ProGuard</b>, including timings and memory usage.</li>
 <li><a href="FAQ.html">FAQ</a>: answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.</li>
 <li><a href="manual/index.html">Manual</a>: the complete <b>ProGuard</b> user
     manual, with examples and troubleshooting tips.</li>
 <li><a href="quality.html">Quality</a>: a discussion of the (excellent) quality
     of <b>ProGuard</b>'s code.</li>
 <li><a href="screenshots.html">Screenshots</a>: some impressions of what            <b>ProGuard</b> looks like.</li>
 <li><a href="testimonials.html">Testimonials</a>: what users think of
     <b>ProGuard</b>.</li>
 <li><a href="license.html">License</a>: <b>ProGuard</b> is free, under a GPL
     license.</li>
 <li><a href="downloads.html">Downloads</a>: download the <b>ProGuard</b>
     package yourself.</li>
 <li><a href="feedback.html">Feedback</a>: tell me about your experiences, or
     learn from others on our forums.</li>
 <li><a href="acknowledgements.html">Acknowledgements</a>: people who have been
     helpful.</li>
 <li><a href="alternatives.html">Alternatives</a>: other Java obfuscators,
     optimizers, and shrinkers.</li>
 </ul>

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 Copyright &copy; 2002-2014
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	<h2>Main</h2>

	<p class="intro">
	<b>ProGuard</b> is a free Java class file shrinker, optimizer, obfuscator, and
	preverifier. It detects and removes unused classes, fields, methods, and
	attributes. It optimizes bytecode and removes unused instructions. It renames
	the remaining classes, fields, and methods using short meaningless names.
	Finally, it preverifies the processed code for Java 6 or higher, or for Java
	Micro Edition.
	</p>
	Some uses of <b>ProGuard</b> are:
	<ul>

	<li>Creating more compact code, for smaller code archives, faster transfer
	across networks, faster loading, and smaller memory footprints.</li>

	<li>Making programs and libraries harder to reverse-engineer.</li>

	<li>Listing dead code, so it can be removed from the source code.</li>

	<li>Retargeting and preverifying existing class files for Java 6 or higher, to
	take full advantage of their faster class loading.</li>

	</ul>
	<p>
	<b>ProGuard</b>'s main advantage compared to other Java obfuscators is
	probably its compact template-based configuration. A few intuitive command
	line options or a simple configuration file are usually sufficient.
	The user manual explains all available options and shows examples of this
	powerful configuration style.
	<p>
	<b>ProGuard</b> is fast. It only takes seconds to process programs and
	libraries of several megabytes. The results section presents actual figures
	for a number of applications.
	<p>
	<b>ProGuard</b> is a command-line tool with an optional graphical user
	interface. It also comes with plugins for Ant, for Gradle, and for the JME
	Wireless Toolkit.
	<p>
	<p class="intro">
	<a href="http://www.saikoa.com/dexguard" target="_top">
	<img align="left" src="android_shades.png" width="64" height="64" /></a>
	<b>ProGuard</b> now has a sibling optimizer and obfuscator for Android:
	<a href="http://www.saikoa.com/dexguard" target="_top"><b>DexGuard</b></a>. It
	focuses on code protection, with additional features like string encryption,
	class encryption, and dex splitting. It directly targets Dalvik bytecode and
	streamlines the Android build process.
	</p>
	The following sections provide more detailed information:
	<ul>
	<li><a href="main.html">Main</a>: this overview page.</li>
	<li><a href="results.html">Results</a>: some results obtained with
	<b>ProGuard</b>, including timings and memory usage.</li>
	<li><a href="FAQ.html">FAQ</a>: answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.</li>
	<li><a href="manual/index.html">Manual</a>: the complete <b>ProGuard</b> user
	manual, with examples and troubleshooting tips.</li>
	<li><a href="quality.html">Quality</a>: a discussion of the (excellent) quality
	of <b>ProGuard</b>'s code.</li>
	<li><a href="screenshots.html">Screenshots</a>: some impressions of what <b>ProGuard</b> looks like.</li>
	<li><a href="testimonials.html">Testimonials</a>: what users think of
	<b>ProGuard</b>.</li>
	<li><a href="license.html">License</a>: <b>ProGuard</b> is free, under a GPL
	license.</li>
	<li><a href="downloads.html">Downloads</a>: download the <b>ProGuard</b>
	package yourself.</li>
	<li><a href="feedback.html">Feedback</a>: tell me about your experiences, or
	learn from others on our forums.</li>
	<li><a href="acknowledgements.html">Acknowledgements</a>: people who have been
	helpful.</li>
	<li><a href="alternatives.html">Alternatives</a>: other Java obfuscators,
	optimizers, and shrinkers.</li>
	</ul>

	<hr />
	<address>
	Copyright © 2002-2014
	<a target="other" href="http://www.lafortune.eu/">Eric Lafortune</a> @ <a target="top" href="http://www.saikoa.com/">Saikoa</a>.
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