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Folder to ZIP — Upload a Folder

Upload a folder from your computer and create a ZIP that preserves the complete folder tree. Optionally remove Mac metadata, Windows junk files, and hidden files before creating the archive. Ideal for preparing project folders, photo collections, and document sets.

Browser — runs in your browser, no uploadFolder

Input formats

Folder

Output formats

ZIP

Common uses

  • Create a ZIP from a project folder
  • Archive a photo album folder
  • Package a website folder for upload
  • Create a backup of a folder structure

Limitations

  • Folder upload requires a browser that supports directory input (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari 15.2+).
  • Total folder size depends on browser memory limits.

Frequently asked questions

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox support folder drag-and-drop and the folder picker. Safari 15.2 and later also support it. Older Safari versions do not.

Yes. All subfolders and their contents are included in the ZIP with the original structure.

Yes. The tool offers options to remove .DS_Store, __MACOSX, Thumbs.db, and other system files before creating the ZIP.

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