How to use it
- Drop your ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR or GZ file here.
- Browse the file list; search by name in large archives.
- Click Open or Download next to any file.
- Or extract everything to a folder (Chrome, Edge) or download it all as one ZIP.
Supported formats
| Format | Extensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP | .zip (also .cbz, .epub) | Including password-protected ZIPs (AES and ZipCrypto) |
| RAR | .rar (also .cbr) | RAR4 and RAR5 |
| 7-Zip | .7z | |
| TAR and compressed TAR | .tar, .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar.bz2, .tar.xz | Common on Linux and macOS |
| GZIP | .gz | A single compressed file |
Password-protected RAR and 7z archives cannot be opened in the browser. For those, use a desktop app such as 7-Zip on Windows, or Keka or The Unarchiver on a Mac.
The archive is opened and extracted entirely in your browser; it is not uploaded to any server.
Ways to extract
- One file at a time: click Download next to a file, or Open to view images, PDFs, text, audio and video in a new tab.
- Everything into a folder: in Chrome and Edge on a computer, Extract all to a folder asks you to pick a folder and writes all files there, keeping the folder structure.
- Everything as a ZIP: for RAR, 7z and TAR archives, or in browsers without folder access, download all files repacked as a standard ZIP that any computer can open. For a password-protected ZIP, this gives you an unprotected copy.
Large archives show a progress bar, and you can cancel at any time.
Opening archives on a phone
On iPhone and iPad, the Files app can open ZIP files, but not RAR or 7z. On Android, support depends on your file manager. This page works in mobile browsers for all supported formats: tap a file in the list to open or download it. Extracting to a folder is a desktop browser feature, so on phones use individual downloads or the ZIP option.
Password-protected ZIP files
If a ZIP is protected, the tool asks for the password as soon as you open it, or when you download a protected file. Both the strong AES-256 encryption and the older ZipCrypto method are supported. The password is used only in your browser to decrypt the files; it is not sent anywhere.
If you see "Wrong password", check capitalization and keyboard layout, and make sure there is no trailing space from copy and paste.
Troubleshooting
- "Not a recognized archive": the download may be incomplete, or the file may not be an archive despite its name. Download it again.
- Multi-part RAR files (.part1.rar, .part2.rar or .r00, .r01) need all parts together; opening a single part fails. Use a desktop app for split archives.
- Garbled file names: very old ZIPs made on Windows may use legacy character sets. The tool decodes the common cases, but some names may still look odd; the file contents are unaffected.
- Very large archives: several gigabytes can exceed browser memory. Use a desktop extractor for those.
- Unsafe files: be careful with programs and scripts (.exe, .bat, .js) from archives you did not expect. HTML files are opened as plain text here for safety.
To create a new archive, use Create ZIP file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open a RAR file without software?
Drop the .rar file on this page. The file list appears, and you can download single files or everything as a ZIP.
Can I unzip password-protected files?
Yes for ZIP files, with both AES and ZipCrypto encryption. Password-protected RAR and 7z files are not supported in the browser.
Is my archive uploaded?
No. Archives are opened and extracted in your browser.
Can I extract a whole folder at once?
Yes. In Chrome and Edge on a computer, Extract all to a folder writes every file with its folder structure. Elsewhere, download everything as one ZIP.
Which formats are supported?
ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ and GZ, plus CBZ, CBR and EPUB.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Open the page in your mobile browser and download individual files or a ZIP of everything.
Last updated: November 12, 2026