Package files or a complete folder into one ZIP archive with adjustable compression.
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Add files to a ZIP
Select any file types. You can add more files in several rounds.
ZIP ready
How to create a ZIP archive
Add individual files or select a folder.
Review and arrange the file list.
Choose a filename and compression level.
Create the ZIP, review the result, then save it.
Compression results
Text, CSV, XML and source code usually shrink well. JPG, MP4, PDF and other already-compressed files may show little additional reduction.
Privacy
The archive is created in your browser. Selected files are not uploaded by this tool.
How to use it well
About this create ZIP file online
Settings, real-world decisions, release checks and limitations.
Create a ZIP archive from selected files or an entire folder. Folder paths can be preserved so related project files stay organized when the archive is opened later.
Compression works best on text, CSV, XML and other repetitive data. Photos, video, audio and many PDFs are already compressed, so ZIP may package them without greatly reducing total size.
Choose settings by outcome
Setting or choice
Choose it when
Trade-off
Fastest level
Quick packaging of large already-compressed files
May save less on text-heavy data
Balanced level
Normal mixed folders
Good compromise between time and size
Maximum level
Text, CSV, XML, code and logs
More CPU time with little benefit for JPG/video
Folder selection
Preserve project structure
Availability varies by browser
Recommended workflow
1
Clean duplicate, temporary and confidential files from the source folder.
2
Choose files or a folder and review the displayed paths.
3
Use a descriptive archive name without special path characters.
4
Create the ZIP, compare sizes and reopen it before sending.
Common uses
Send several documents as one attachment
Package a project folder
Create a backup archive
Keep related form files together
Important limitations
Folder selection support varies by browser
Large archives depend on device memory
Already-compressed files may show little size reduction
Troubleshooting
The ZIP is not smaller
Many source files may already be compressed; ZIP can still be useful for packaging.
Folder selection is missing
Use individual file selection or a desktop browser that supports directory input.
A recipient cannot find files
Use simple folder names and avoid excessively deep nesting.