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Online ZIP converter

Converting archives to the zip format is simple and free with our online converter.

How to convert a zip file?

Step 1

Upload file

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Step 2

Select «to zip»

Choose zip or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
Step 3

Download your zip file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the zip format.

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Simply drag and drop your zip files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.

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ZIP compression

Extension.zip
Category🔵 archives
Programs
🔵 StuffIt
🔵 WinRAR
🔵 Winzip
Description🔵 .zip (Zip Archive)
The .zip format is a file archive and compression format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed.
The ZIP file format permits a number of compression algorithms, though DEFLATE is the most common. This format is widely used for distribution and storage of files and software because it reduces file size and bundles multiple files into a single archive, which is easier to handle and transfer.
Technical details🔵 The `.zip` format is a widely used data compression and archival format with the following technical details:
- Compression Algorithm: Primarily uses Deflate, but supports others like BZIP2, LZMA.
- File/Directory Storage: Contains multiple files and directories, maintaining structure and metadata.
- Lossless Compression: Allows perfect reconstruction of original data.
- File Size Limits: Early ZIP limits were 4 GB in size and 65,535 files; ZIP64 extension surpasses these.
- Security: Supports password protection and encryption, including ZipCrypto and AES-256.
- Error Detection: Includes CRC-32 checksums for data integrity.
- Compatibility: Widely supported across various software and operating systems.
- Portability: Commonly used for data transfer over the internet.
- Split Archives: Allows large files to be split into multi-volume archives.
- Metadata Storage: Can store file permissions and timestamps.
- File Extensions: Mainly `.zip`; split archives use `.z01`, `.z02`, etc.
- MIME Type: Recognized as `application/zip`.
- Archive Update: Enables adding, modifying, or removing files without recreating the archive. The `.zip` format is favored for its effective compression, ability to handle multiple files, and broad compatibility.
Developer🔵 PKWARE
MIME type
🔵 application/zip
🔵 application/x-zip
🔵 application/x-zip-compressed
🔵 application/octet-stream
🔵 application/x-compress
🔵 application/x-compressed
🔵 multipart/x-zip

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