Create a ZIP file

Put files or a whole folder into one ZIP file. It's easier to email and upload, and usually smaller.

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Choose files

or drop them here · any file type

Your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

About this Create ZIP tool

Sending twenty attachments, or uploading a folder to a website that accepts only one file? Bundle them into a ZIP. It keeps everything together, preserves folder structure, and compresses documents and text so the upload is faster.

The ZIP is created in your browser, so even large or private files never leave your computer. ZIP files open with a double-click in Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.

How to use Create ZIP

  1. Choose files, or use “Or choose a whole folder”.
  2. Add more files if you need to.
  3. Set the ZIP name and compression level.
  4. Click Create ZIP and download.

Features

Files or folders

Folder structure is preserved.

Any file type

Documents, photos, videos, code, anything.

Compression levels

Normal, maximum, or none for speed.

Opens everywhere

Standard ZIP format.

Private

No upload, no size limit beyond your device memory.

Frequently asked questions

How do I zip a folder?

Click “Or choose a whole folder”, select the folder, then click Create ZIP. Sub-folders are kept.

Will zipping make photos and videos smaller?

Hardly. JPG, MP4 and similar files are already compressed. Documents, spreadsheets and text shrink a lot. Choose “None” for photos and videos to save time.

Is there a size limit?

No fixed limit. Your browser holds the files in memory, so a few GB is the practical maximum on most computers.

Can I password-protect the ZIP?

Not yet. To protect a document, use Protect PDF, or a desktop tool such as 7-Zip.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The ZIP is created on your device.

At a glance

Input
Any files or a folder
Output
ZIP
Folders
Preserved
Upload
None, runs in browser

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