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Make a zip file from your files

A zip puts many files into one file. It is easier to email and easier to back up. Add your files here and press one button. Your files never leave your device.

Stays on your device Free
1. Add your files

A zip is one file that holds many files.

Local only
Drop files or a folder here, or click to choose You can add more files at any time
The name ends in .zip. You can change it.
Photos and videos are already compressed.
Add files or a folder to begin.
ZIP file ready

This runs in your browser. Your file is not sent to us.

How to use create a zip file

  1. Add your files. Drop files or a folder into the box. You can add more at any time.
  2. Name the zip. Type a name and pick how hard the zip should work.
  3. Download the zip. Press the button. One zip file lands in your downloads folder.

What you get

  • Add files, several files or a whole folder
  • Keep the folder names inside the zip
  • Choose a smaller file or a faster zip
  • Nothing is uploaded, so private files stay private

Why this runs in your browser

Most free PDF sites ask you to upload your file. Then you wait. Then you hope they delete their copy. That is a bad deal for a payslip, a contract or a passport scan.

Create a ZIP File reads the file on your device and saves the result to your downloads folder. There is no upload and no copy on a server. For the details, see how it works.

Create a ZIP File questions

What is a zip file?

A zip is one file that holds many files inside it. People use it to send a group of files in one go.

How do I open the zip later?

On Windows, right click it and choose Extract All. On a Mac, double click it. You can also use our unzip tool.

Why is my zip not much smaller?

Photos, videos and PDFs are already compressed. A zip saves most space on text, spreadsheets and folders of documents.

Can I zip a whole folder?

Yes. Press Add a folder and pick it. The folder name and the files inside are kept in the zip.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The zip is made in your browser. We never see your files.

Is there a size limit?

There is no limit from us. Very large sets need memory. Keep the tab open and zip in smaller groups.

Can Windows and Mac open the zip?

Yes. A zip is a common format. Every Windows PC, Mac, phone and tablet can open it.