Computers without permissions
On work or public machines where software cannot be installed, the browser is enough to open the file.
Extract ZIP
Unpack the contents of a ZIP file.
🔒 This file is processed in your browser. It is never uploaded anywhere.
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What it is for
Unzipping recovers the files inside an archive, restoring their names and original folder structure. Current operating systems do this natively, but doing it from the browser solves the situations where you cannot or would rather not install anything.
The typical case is a borrowed or restricted computer with no permission to install software. Also the moment you receive a ZIP and just want to check what is inside before deciding whether to download the lot.
Here the content is read inside your own browser, so the file is not uploaded to any server. For a ZIP holding personal or work documents, that difference matters.
How it works
- Upload the .zip file you want to unpack.
- Click "Process": the tool reads the contents of the ZIP.
- Download all the extracted files.
When to use it
Checking before saving
Seeing what a received ZIP contains before extracting it all to disk.
Files with sensitive data
Extracting locally keeps private paperwork from passing through someone else’s server.
Practical tips
- Password-protected ZIPs cannot be opened here: that needs tools supporting the encryption.
- The original folder structure is preserved on extraction.
- Be wary of ZIPs arriving by email from unknown senders, particularly if they contain executable files.
- If the ZIP is very large, extraction may take a few seconds because your own machine is doing the work.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with password-protected ZIPs?
No, this tool can only read unencrypted ZIP files.
What happens if the ZIP contains folders?
The original folder structure is preserved when extracting the files.