Using images stored in JAR files

I've got a small program which displays an image in a frame. I packaged all my classes and the picture into a jar file and made it executable. I can get the application to run but the picture doesn't show up.
Can i load the image whilst it is still in the jar file or do i have to extract it to use it? Please help...
Frendy

In your class you are loading an image correct? Here is some code to do it.
try
URL imageURL = getClass().getClassLoader().getResource( "image.gif" );
if ( imageURL != null )
Toolkit tk = Toolkit.getDefaultToolkit();
Image image = tk.createImage( ( ImageProducer ) imageURL.getContent() );
catch ( Exception e )

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