100% client-side — files never leave your device

Create a ZIP file

Bundle any set of files into a single ZIP archive — pick the compression level, name the archive, and download it without uploading a byte.

Drop files to compressor click to browse — nothing leaves your browser

Any file type

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How it works

  1. Add the files. Drop any mix of documents, images, code or binaries — add more in several passes if you like.
  2. Choose compression. Level 6 balances speed and size; level 0 simply stores files that are already compressed.
  3. Download the archive. The ZIP is built locally and downloads immediately.

One attachment instead of twelve

Email clients, ticket systems and upload forms all behave better with a single file. Zipping is the universal answer — every operating system opens ZIP without extra software.

Compression levels, concretely

Text, CSV, JSON, SVG and source code compress dramatically — often to a fifth of their size at level 6, slightly smaller at level 9. Already-compressed formats (JPEG, PNG, MP3, MP4, PDF, and other ZIPs) gain almost nothing, so level 0 packs them instantly without wasting CPU. When a batch mixes both, level 6 is the sensible compromise.

Related

To look inside an existing archive, use the online unzip tool. To shrink images before zipping them, the image compressor will do far more for the final size than any compression level.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to build the archive?

No. Compression runs in your browser and the finished ZIP is handed straight to your downloads folder.

What compression level should I pick?

Level 6 is a good default. Use 9 for text-heavy content where every byte counts, and 0 (store) for files that are already compressed — JPEGs, MP3s, MP4s and PDFs barely shrink and level 0 is far faster.

Can I add folders?

Files keep their names but not their folder structure; browsers hand a flat list to web pages. Rename files beforehand if the hierarchy matters.

Is there a limit on how many files?

No fixed limit. Everything is compressed in memory, so extremely large batches are limited only by your device.

Can I password-protect the ZIP?

No. The archive uses standard unencrypted ZIP compression and has no password option. Use an encryption-capable desktop archiver when the archive itself must enforce access control.

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