Clean

Remove Files from ZIP

Open a ZIP, browse the complete file tree, select what to remove, and download a rebuilt ZIP. Use presets to remove common junk, or manually choose specific files and folders to delete from the archive.

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Input formats

ZIP

Output formats

ZIP

Common uses

  • Remove node_modules from a project ZIP
  • Remove .git folder from a source code ZIP
  • Remove a sensitive file from a ZIP before sharing
  • Clean up a ZIP before sending to a client
  • Remove duplicate or unnecessary files

Limitations

  • Only ZIP format is supported.
  • Removing files from password-encrypted ZIPs is not possible without the password.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Selecting a folder removes it and all files nested inside it.

No. Your original file is unchanged. A new clean ZIP is created for you to download.

Not within the tool — re-upload the original ZIP to start again. Your original file is never modified.

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