[[documentation.native-images]]
== GraalVM Native Images
Spring Boot applications can be converted into native executables using GraalVM.
You can read more about our native image support here:

* *GraalVM Native Images:* <<native-image#native-image.introducing-graalvm-native-images, Introduction>> | <<native-image#native-image.introducing-graalvm-native-images.key-differences-with-jvm-deployments, Key Differences with the JVM>> | <<native-image#native-image.introducing-graalvm-native-images.understanding-aot-processing, Ahead-of-Time Processing>>
* *Getting Started:* <<native-image#native-image.developing-your-first-application.buildpacks, Buildpacks>> | <<native-image#native-image.developing-your-first-application.native-build-tools, Native Build Tools>>
* *Testing:* <<native-image#native-image.testing.with-the-jvm, JVM>> | <<native-image#native-image.testing.with-native-build-tools, Native Build Tools>>
* *Advanced Topics:* <<native-image#native-image.advanced.nested-configuration-properties, Nested Configuration Properties>> | <<native-image#native-image.advanced.converting-executable-jars, Converting JARs>> | <<native-image#native-image.advanced.known-limitations, Known Limitations>>
