File and zip tools

ZIP is still the everyday way to bundle and shrink files, and a browser can read and write ZIP files itself. These tools make an archive from files or a folder, open one to list, preview and extract its files, and check that nothing is damaged, without installing a program and without sending your files anywhere.

How to choose the right tool

Use Create ZIP file to bundle files or a whole folder into one archive and shrink them, and Unzip files to open an archive, preview what is inside, check each file's checksum and extract the files you want.

Accuracy, sources and privacy

ZIP files are made and opened by your own browser, so your files never leave your device. The archive is built with the standard deflate method and can be opened by any ZIP program. Very large archives are limited by your device's memory. Everything on these pages runs in your browser. What you type is not sent to a server, not stored by us and not added to the web address.

Questions about file tools

Are my files uploaded when I make a ZIP?

No. The archive is built in your browser and saved to your downloads.

Can I open the ZIP on any computer?

Yes. The files use the standard ZIP format that Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS can open.

Does it check that files are not damaged?

Yes. Unzip files tests each file's checksum so you can see whether anything is corrupt.

Is there a size limit?

Only your device's memory. For very large archives, use a desktop archiver.

Questions about file tools

Are my files uploaded when I make a ZIP?

No. The archive is built in your browser and saved to your downloads.

Can I open the ZIP on any computer?

Yes. The files use the standard ZIP format that Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS can open.

Does it check that files are not damaged?

Yes. Unzip files tests each file's checksum so you can see whether anything is corrupt.

Is there a size limit?

Only your device's memory. For very large archives, use a desktop archiver.

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