Remove the extension of a file [duplicate]

Question

Given a filename like:

 package.zip    image.jpeg   video.avi etc

I'd like to remove the extension if exists. How can I make this in Java? THanks!

Answer 1

Something like

if (name.indexOf(".") > 0)
    name = name.substring(0, name.lastIndexOf("."));

The index check avoids turning hidden files like ".profile" into "", and the lastIndexOf() takes care of names like cute.kitty.jpg.