The free ZIP Creator & Extractor
Free online ZIP tool. Create a ZIP from files or a folder with real compression, or open a ZIP to browse and extract files with CRC checking.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Runs in your browser
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What is the ZIP Creator & Extractor?
Bundle several files into a single ZIP, or open a ZIP someone sent you, without installing anything and without uploading a byte. To create an archive, drop in files or a whole folder, choose Deflate compression (or Store for speed), name it and download a standard .zip that opens on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
To read an archive, drop the .zip on the Open tab: you see every file and folder with its size, packed size, date and the overall space saved, and you can download any single file, each one verified with its CRC-32 checksum. File names with accents, emoji and non-Latin scripts are preserved. Password-protected and ZIP64 (over 4 GB) archives are not supported.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Deflate via the browser's native compressor, or Store.
Keeps folder structure and non-English names.
See sizes and dates, download any file.
Detects damaged archives.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
Used for
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How it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This utility | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
| Where it runs | In your browser tab | On your computer |
Questions people ask
Are my files uploaded?
No. They are compressed and extracted in your browser.
Will the ZIP open on my computer?
Yes. It is a standard ZIP file that works on every major system.
Does it support password-protected ZIPs?
No. Encrypted archives cannot be opened or created here.
What is the size limit?
Creating is limited to about 1.5 GB; opening supports standard ZIP files up to 4 GB.
Are file names with accents and emoji kept?
Yes, names are stored as UTF-8.
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