Java: Wrapper Types and Autoboxing Question What is unboxing in Java? (Click to reveal answer) Answer Unboxing converts wrapper types to primitives. Unboxing is the reverse of autoboxing and occurs when a wrapper class is used in a context that requires a primitive. For example, using an Integer in arithmetic operations automatically converts it to an int. Additional NotesWhat is unboxing in Java? Track: Java Topic: Core Java Focus: Wrapper Types and Autoboxing Topics: Core Java Java Wrapper Types and Autoboxing