Archive Tools
Create and extract ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ, and RAR archives, fully client-side.
Create Archive
Compress one or more files into a ZIP, 7Z, TAR, or GZ archive.
Extract Archive
Extract the contents of a ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, or GZ archive.
Add Files to Archive
Add new files to an existing ZIP archive without extracting and rebuilding it.
Password Protect Archive
Compress files into a real AES-256 encrypted, password-protected .7z archive.
Convert Archive Format
Convert an archive between ZIP, 7Z, TAR, and TAR.GZ formats.
List Archive Contents
See every file inside an archive, with sizes, without extracting anything.
Split Archive into Parts
Compress files and split the result into size-limited parts for easier uploading.
About Archive Tools
Compressed archives make sharing, uploading, and storing multiple files far more practical than handling them individually. This collection covers both creating and extracting the common archive formats — ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZ, and RAR — using a real compiled compression engine that runs entirely in your browser.
Why use these tools
- Archive creation runs on the actual 7-Zip binary compiled to WebAssembly, producing genuine, standards-compliant archives rather than a simplified reimplementation.
- Extraction supports RAR files as well, a proprietary format that's more complex to support but common enough to need reliable handling.
- Browse an archive's contents and download just the files you need, without extracting everything.
- Files are compressed and extracted entirely on your device, never uploaded to a server.
Related articles
ZIP vs 7Z vs RAR: What's Actually Different Between Archive Formats
Compression ratio, compatibility, and why you can extract a RAR file but not create one on most tools — including this one.
RAR vs ZIP: Which Compression Format Actually Compresses Better?
RAR generally compresses slightly better than ZIP, but ZIP's near-universal built-in support makes it the more practical everyday choice for most people, most of the time.
TAR vs ZIP: Understanding a Key Archive Format Difference
TAR bundles files together without compressing them at all — that single design choice explains almost everything about how it's used differently from ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Which archive formats are supported?
ZIP, 7Z, TAR, and GZ can all be created here, and ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZ can all be extracted.
Can I create a RAR archive?
No — RAR is a proprietary format, and only WinRAR's own software can create RAR files. Every tool, including this one, can extract them, but ZIP, 7Z, TAR, or GZ are the available formats for creating a new archive.
Are my files uploaded to a server when I compress or extract an archive?
No. Both archive creation and extraction run entirely in your browser using a real compiled compression engine. Your files are never transmitted anywhere.
Can I extract just one file from a large archive instead of everything?
Yes, Extract Archive lets you browse the archive's contents and download individual files you need, rather than forcing a full extraction of everything inside.
Which archive format should I choose when creating one?
ZIP is the most universally compatible option and opens natively on nearly every operating system. 7Z typically compresses more tightly but needs dedicated software on some systems. TAR and GZ are common in Unix and Linux environments.