ZIP/Unzip Files

Compress multiple files into ZIP archives or extract files from ZIP archives. Simple drag and drop interface, works entirely in your browser.

About ZIP/Unzip Files

ZIP is the universal archive format for compressing and bundling files. Creating ZIP archives compresses files to save space and bundles multiple files into one archive. Extracting ZIP archives opens compressed files and restores them to their original form. This is essential for file management, sharing files, or saving storage space. Understanding how ZIP works helps you manage files effectively.

File compression reduces file sizes. ZIP compression can reduce file sizes by 50-90% depending on file types. This saves storage space and bandwidth. Creating ZIP archives compresses files, making them smaller and easier to store or share. This is especially useful for large files or collections of files where size matters.

File bundling combines multiple files. ZIP archives can contain multiple files and folders, creating a single archive from many files. This makes file management easier—you have one file instead of many. Creating ZIP archives is useful for organizing files, sharing collections, or bundling files for transfer.

File sharing benefits from ZIP format. Email attachments work better with ZIP archives. File sharing services handle ZIP files reliably. Creating ZIP archives makes files easier to share, especially when sharing multiple files or large files. ZIP is the universal format for file sharing, so recipients can open ZIP files on any system.

This tool creates ZIP archives from files and extracts files from ZIP archives, all in your browser. Perfect for compressing files, bundling files, sharing files, or extracting archived content.

Features

  • Create ZIP archives
  • Extract ZIP files
  • Preserve folder structure
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Multiple file support
  • Browser-based compression
  • No file size limits

Common Use Cases

File Compression

  • Reduce file sizes
  • Bundle multiple files
  • Archive documents
  • Share file collections

File Extraction

  • Open ZIP archives
  • Extract compressed files
  • Access archived content
  • Restore backups

Tips for Best Results

  1. Keep filenames simple
  2. Check file permissions
  3. Verify archive contents
  4. Use descriptive archive names
  5. Consider compression levels

Privacy & Security

  • All processing is done in your browser
  • No files are uploaded to servers
  • Your data remains private