How to turn Java program into .exe file in IntelliJ IDEA?

Question

Java

It's been a long time since I've created a Java program in IntelliJ IDEA, in order to release it as a file, I turn it into a .jar archive. However, I would like the whole game to be in the form of a single .exe file, like all normal programs. I searched the entire Internet and did not find any more or less convenient and understandable way. Maybe someone knows?

Answer 1

Use Launch4J

Answer 2

you can see in this example https://github.com/raydac/battleships-resurrection how games are packed for different platforms, including those with exe generation and for poppy