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Our spokesmonkey Ezriah Zippernowsky has made an instructional video showing how easy it is to extract zip file online.

How do I unzip files?

Here are the steps to unzip a file using ezyZip.

  1. Select File To select the zip file, you have two options:
    • Click "Select file to unzip" to open the file chooser Unzip files online
    • Drag and drop the zip file directly onto the unzip files panel
    Click "Select file to unzip" to open the file chooser Unzip files online

    It will start the unzip process and list the contents of the zip file once complete.

  2. Save Files
    Click "Save" on the individual files to save file to your selected destination folder.
    Click here to save file to local drive. Some files can be previewed in browser.
  3. Preview / Share
    OPTIONAL: Click "Preview" to open directly in the browser. Click "Share" to send via e-mail, messenger, or other services. These options are only available for some file types.
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Some newer browsers allow the saving of multiple files & folders into a designated target folder in one go. If you wish to extract all files in the ZIP file and maintain existing folder structure, follow the steps the below:

  1. Open File
  2. Click Save All
    Click on "Save All". If the button is disabled, it means your browser does not support this feature or it is not enabled. Click here to select output folder
  3. Choose Destination Folder
    Select an empty folder where you wish to extract the files. Please note: If you already have files with the same name, ezyZip WILL OVERWRITE THEM.
  4. Grant Folder Access
    After you have selected the folder, the browser will ask for permission to access it. Click on "View files" followed by "Save changes".
  5. Files Saved
    It will then commence saving files and subfolders into the target you specified
    Saving files. Please wait...

Below are the steps for extracting a password protected ZIP archive using ezyZip.

  1. Open File
  2. Password Prompt
    If the ZIP file is password protected, you will be prompted for a password.
  3. Set Password
    Enter the password and click "Set Password"
    Enter password if required
  4. Extract Files
    Follow instructions above to extract individual files

ezyZip lets you quickly find files inside a ZIP archive without having to extract it first. This is especially handy for large archives with deep folder structures. Just use the built-in search to locate any file by name.

  1. Open Search
    Click the blue search icon in the top right corner of the file listing to open the search bar.
    Click the search icon
  2. Enter Search Term
    Type your search term into the input field. You need to enter at least 3 characters before results are shown.
    Enter your search term
  3. Browse Results
    All files that match your search term will be listed. From here, you can preview or save any file directly, or click the folder name shown beneath a file to jump straight to its location inside the archive.

If you want to see what's inside the ZIP file without having to extract all the files first, follow the steps below:

  1. Open File
    Open the ZIP file, as per instructions above. It will initially list the contents of the ZIP hierarchically, sorted by folders.
  2. Show Full Listing
    Click on "List all files" to see the entire list of files inside the archive.
    List of all files inside ZIP file
  3. Switch to Folder View
    Click on "List by folder" to go back to folder view.
    zip: List by folder

To extract just a subfolder and all its contents:

  1. Open File
  2. Navigate to Subfolder
    Navigate to the parent folder within the ZIP file
  3. Save Subfolder
    Click the "Save" button on the row of the subfolder you want to extract
    Save
  4. Files Saved
    All files and folders from that subfolder will be saved to your chosen destination.

Please note: This feature is currently only available on supported browsers like Chrome and Edge.

  1. Open Dropbox Chooser
    Click on the Dropbox logo () in the zip file selector button.
    Select from Dropbox
  2. Authorise Access
    The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
  3. Browse Contents
    Once you have selected the zip file, it will download it to your browser and show the contents.
  4. Save to Dropbox
    To save files to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save" or "Save All" buttons. You will need to authorise Dropbox for ezyZip the first time you do it.

    Files will be saved into /Apps/ezyZip folder.
    Dropbox: Save

Frequently asked questions

Yes, ezyZip offers a specialized archive content previewer feature that allows you to view the contents of certain types of files within your ZIP files without needing to extract them. This feature supports a range of file types, including images, audio, video, and documents, providing a quick and convenient way to verify or check the contents of these files within your archives. Simply click on the blue "Preview" button.

ezyZip preview feature
ezyZip is an online tool that supports any OS that can run a modern browser. We have tested it to work with Windows, MacOS, Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, Debian), Android, ChromeOS (Chromebook), iOS (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch).

We are continuously updating the system, so ensure you are using the latest version of one of the popular browsers or their variants. (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues.
Yes. ezyZip utilises the processing power of your own computer and browser to complete the task. No file data leaves your browser. Unsure? Turn off your WiFi when completing the uncompression. It will continue to work as no data is uploaded to the internet.

ezyZip is a free zip and unzip online file compression tool that lets you zip files into an archive. It also supports unzip, allowing you to uncompress archived zip, zipx, 7z, rar, cab, tar, txz, tbz2, bz2, iso, lzh, deb, and tgz files. This includes password encrypted archive files!

Unlike other zip and unzip online utilities, ezyZip DOES NOT require you to upload / download files to a server. It runs locally as a browser app, thus making it much quicker than other similar zip and unzip online tools. This also ensures your privacy will be protected as no file data will leave your browser.

The following archive formats are supported: ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2, TBZ2, TBZ, TAR.XZ, TXZ, TAR.Z, TAR.LZ, TLZ, TAR.LZMA, TLZMA, TAR.BR, TBR, TRZ, ISO, JAR, CAB, ARJ, ACE, ARC, ZOO, LZH, LHA, LZX, GZIP, GZ, BZIP2, BZ2, XZ, LZMA, ZST, ZSTD, TZST, TZSTD, LZ4, TLZ4, LZO, TLZO, BZ3, TBZ3, BR, Z, DEB, UDEB, RPM, CPIO, CPIO.GZ, CPIO.BZ2, CPIO.Z, PAX, PAX.GZ, PAX.BZ2, PAX.Z, ELF, A, AR, DMG, PKG, IPSW, SIT, SITX, SEA, XAR, XIP, HFS, APFS, MSI, EXE, DLL, CHM, CHI, CHQ, WIM, SWM, ESD, LIB, NSIS, NSI, SFX, IMG, VDI, VMDK, VHD, VHDX, QCOW, QCOW2, QCOW3, FAT, EXT, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, CRAMFS, NTFS, SQUASHFS, UDF, GPT, MBR, WBFS, WDF, WDF1, WDF2, CISO, WIA, GCZ, RVZ, APK, AIA, AAR, AAB, XAPK, WAR, EAR, WHL, EGG, HWT, ZXP, NUPKG, APPX, MSIX, MCPACK, MCWORLD, MCADDON, MCTEMPLATE, MCGAME, VPK, PK3, PK4, PKZ, CRX, XPI, KMZ, CBR, CBZ, CB7, CBA, MAFF, WEBZ, B64, TB64, UU, UUE, ZED, ZI, PIZ, ZAB, IPA, LXF, IFCZIP, GDZ, LQM, TPSR, UBZ, MBZ, SAR, SCS, DMS, ADF, ADZ, LHF, HDF, PP, ICE, CRM, JAM, RNC1, RNC2, XPKF, XPK, IMP, SC, LOB, TPWM, VIC, VIC2, JEK, PMC1, PMC2, MMCMP, SB3, SB2, SB, LOVE, SNAP, FLATPAK, APPIMAGE, RZ, LRZ, ZPAQ, PEA, ALZ, SQX, UHA, HA, DAR, SHAR, WAD, GRP, HOG, POD, BSA, BA2, BIG, PAK, NCO, IWD and GMA.

ezyZip processes files directly in your browser. Unlike most online tools, your files are not uploaded to our servers, which means faster processing and better privacy. Take a look at the feature comparison below and we think youll agree that ezyZip is the better choice for your file conversion needs.

FeatureezyZipOther Online Tools
No Software InstallationWorks Directly in BrowserWorks Directly in Browser
Processing LocationYour Browser (No Upload)Their Servers (Upload Required)
Privacy & Security100% Private (Files Never Leave Your Device)Files Uploaded, Accessible by Others
Processing SpeedFast (No Upload/Download Time)Slow (Upload + Process + Download)
Registration RequiredNeverOften Required for Large Files
Works OfflineYes (After Page Load)No
File Size Limit2GB100MB - 200MB
Batch OperationsSave All Files to FolderDownload One by One
File PreviewPreview Before DownloadNo Preview Available
Supported Formats130+ Archive FormatsLimited Format Support
Cost100% FreeFree with Limitations / Paid Tiers
EstablishedSince 2009 (15+ Years)Recent (May Disappear)

Why client-side ZIP extraction is faster for large files

ezyZip extracts ZIP files using a streaming WebAssembly engine optimized for large archives. Here is why local extraction handles big files better:

  • Direct Disk StreamingExtracted content writes directly to disk through FileSystemWritableFileStream, bypassing memory buffering entirely so extraction speed scales with disk I/O. This means even archives larger than your available RAM can be extracted without issues.
  • Responsive ProcessingThe extraction engine runs in Web Workers on separate threads, keeping your browser responsive during CPU-intensive decompression. Real-time progress indicators show per-file extraction status so you always know how far along the operation is.
  • Instant StartServer-based tools must receive your entire upload before extraction begins — local processing starts immediately from your filesystem. The difference is most noticeable with large archives where upload time alone can exceed the entire local extraction duration.
  • Structure PreservationDirectory structures, character encodings, and file timestamps are preserved accurately through direct local filesystem access. Unicode filenames, deeply nested folders, and special characters are handled correctly without the encoding issues common in server-side processing.

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