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Create ZIP File

Bundle many files, or a whole folder, into one ZIP file that is easy to send and keep.

Runs in your browser · No uploads

Drag & drop files or folders here

or

Any files, any number. Folders keep their structure inside the ZIP.

Your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

  • Nothing leaves your device
  • No server-imposed size limits
  • No sign-up, no watermark
  • Free

How to create a ZIP file

  1. Choose files or a folder (or drag them in). Add more at any time.
  2. Pick ZIP, TAR.GZ or TAR, and for a ZIP the compression and an optional password.
  3. Press Create and download the file.

Good to know

  • Folders keep their structure inside the ZIP.
  • "Smaller ZIP" compresses documents, text and other compressible files. Photos, videos, music and other already-compressed files are added as they are, because compressing them again saves nothing.
  • Large files are read in pieces, and ZIP64 is used automatically for files or ZIPs over 4 GB.
  • File names with accents and other alphabets are stored in UTF-8, which Windows, macOS and Linux understand.
  • A ZIP can have a password: AES-256 (strong; opens with 7-Zip, WinRAR, Keka or The Unarchiver) or ZipCrypto (weak, but opens in Windows and macOS without extra software). File names stay visible; only the contents are encrypted.
  • TAR.GZ and TAR are the usual formats on Linux and macOS. They can't have a password, and every file gets the usual permissions (rw-r--r--).

Your files stay on your device

Everything happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a size limit?

No server-imposed file size or file count limits. The ZIP is put together in your browser's memory, so the free memory of your device is the practical limit.

Can I open the ZIP on any computer?

Yes. It is a standard ZIP file that Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS can open.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The ZIP is made on your device.

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