IntelliJ - Convert a Java project/module into a Maven project/module IntelliJ - Convert a Java project/module into a Maven project/module java java

IntelliJ - Convert a Java project/module into a Maven project/module


Right-click on the module, select "Add framework support...", and check the "Maven" technology.

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(This also creates a pom.xml for you to modify.)

If you mean adding source repository elements, I think you need to do that manually–not sure.

Pre-IntelliJ 13 this won't convert the project to the Maven Standard Directory Layout, 13+ it will.


A visual for those that benefit from it.

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After right-clicking the project name ("test" in this example), select "Add framework support" and check the "Maven" option.


  1. Open 'Maven projects' (tab on the right side).
  2. Use 'Add Maven Projects'
  3. Find your pom.xml