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Create ZIP File Online
A full-featured ZIP creator. Upload files individually or as a folder. Choose compression level. Optionally remove hidden system files (.DS_Store, Thumbs.db, __MACOSX). Flatten or preserve folder structure. Rename the output. This is the tool for anyone who needs more than a simple bundle.
Input formats
Output formats
Common uses
- Create a ZIP with controlled folder structure
- Build a clean ZIP for a client
- Package files for a website or form upload
- Create a backup with metadata cleaned
Limitations
- Maximum total file size depends on available browser memory.
- Folder upload requires a browser that supports directory input (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).
- Already-compressed files (JPG, MP4, PDF) will not shrink much regardless of compression level.
Frequently asked questions
Fastest (level 1) produces large files quickly. Balanced (level 6) is the default. Maximum (level 9) produces the smallest files but takes longer. For images, video, and PDFs, compression level makes little difference.
.DS_Store (Mac), __MACOSX folders (Mac), Thumbs.db and desktop.ini (Windows). These are harmless but unnecessary for most recipients.
Flatten folders places all files at the ZIP root, removing all folder structure. Useful when the recipient only needs the files and not the directory layout.