How to Create and Extract ZIP Files Online Free

ZIP files are everywhere – software downloads, email attachments, document collections. But what if you don't have WinRAR or 7-Zip installed? Or you're on a public computer? Our online ZIP tools let you create and extract ZIP archives right in your browser.

What is a ZIP File?

ZIP is an archive format that compresses one or more files into a single file. Benefits include:

Method 1: Create ZIP Files Online

Use our free ZIP Maker tool:

  1. Open ZIP Maker: Go to the ZIP Maker tool
  2. Add Files: Click "Add Files" and select multiple files
  3. Arrange: Files appear in list – remove any if needed
  4. Create ZIP: Click "Create ZIP" button
  5. Download: Your ZIP file downloads automatically

Supported File Types

You can add any file type – documents, images, videos, PDFs. No limitations!

Method 2: Extract ZIP Files Online

Need to open a ZIP file? Use our ZIP Extractor:

  1. Open ZIP Extractor: Go to the tool
  2. Upload ZIP: Select your ZIP file
  3. Automatic Extraction: All files are listed automatically
  4. Preview: See all files inside the archive
  5. Download: Download individual files or all as ZIP

Advanced Features

Password Protection

Both our tools support encrypted ZIP files:

Large File Support

Use Cases

Email Attachments

Compress multiple files to stay under email size limits

Backup

Create compressed backups of important files

Software Distribution

Package applications and resources

Document Collections

Keep project files organized

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my files secure?

Yes! All processing happens in your browser. Files are never uploaded to our server. After 2 hours, they're automatically deleted from browser memory.

What's the maximum file size?

Individual files up to 100MB, total ZIP up to 500MB. For larger files, use desktop software.

Can I add folders?

Currently we support individual files. To include folders, select all files inside the folder.

Does it work on mobile?

Perfectly! Our tools work on all devices – phone, tablet, computer.

Ready to Work with ZIP Files?

Create or extract ZIP archives instantly – no software needed

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