Files
Create and extract ZIP archives directly in your browser.
What it is for
The ZIP format has existed since 1989 and remains the universal standard for moving sets of files. Its advantage lies less in compression than in grouping: it turns fifteen loose files into a single object that is sent, downloaded and archived as one piece.
That matters more than it seems. Many procedures accept only one attachment, an email with twenty files is awkward to handle, and a single download is far harder to leave half-finished than fifteen separate ones. Size reduction is a bonus that depends on the content: text documents compress considerably, photos and videos barely at all.
Both tools in this section do the work in your browser, uploading nothing. For a ZIP holding work or personal paperwork, being able to open or create it without passing through someone else’s server is a guarantee worth having.
Which tool do I need
- I have to send several files together
- Create ZIP groups them into a single file, preserving their names.
- I received a ZIP and want to see what is inside
- Extract ZIP reads the archive and recovers everything within, respecting the folder structure.
- I am on a computer where I cannot install anything
- Both tools run on the browser alone, so they work on restricted work or public machines.
- The ZIP asks for a password
- It cannot be opened here. Encrypted ZIPs need a tool that supports decryption.
- I want the whole set to weigh less
- If they are photos, compress them first in the image section and create the ZIP afterwards: a ZIP alone barely shrinks already-compressed files.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ZIP reduce the size?
It depends on the content. Text documents, spreadsheets and code files can shrink considerably; photos, videos, music and PDFs are already compressed and barely change.
Is there a file limit?
The tool imposes none. The practical limit is your browser’s memory, so very large sets are better split into several ZIPs.
Are folders preserved?
Yes, the original structure is respected both when creating and when extracting.
Is it safe to open a ZIP someone sent me?
Viewing it here runs nothing, but always be wary of files from unknown senders, especially if they contain executable programs.