How do I put several files into one ZIP?
Click the file area or drop multiple files into it. Use Select Folder to keep the directory structure, then download the resulting .zip archive.
Drop files here or click to select
Add multiple files or keep a folder's relative paths.
ZIP protects file contents with AES-256 but keeps filenames visible.
Processing takes place in this browser tab. Files are not uploaded by this tool.
ZIP is a familiar archive format for email attachments, project handoffs, downloads, backups, and collections of related documents. It combines many items into one file while retaining filenames and directory paths.
The final size depends on the source material. Plain text and uncompressed data often shrink well, whereas photos, video, audio, and some document formats may see little change because they already use compression internally.
Click the file area or drop multiple files into it. Use Select Folder to keep the directory structure, then download the resulting .zip archive.
Yes. When the browser provides relative paths through folder selection, those folders and nested paths are stored in the ZIP rather than flattening every file into one level.
ZIP is broadly supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and many document apps. It is usually the best archive format when you do not know which extraction software the recipient uses.
Yes. Enter a password before compression to protect file contents with AES-256 encryption. ZIP filenames remain visible, even when the contents are encrypted.
The ZIP is assembled in your browser without uploading the source files. For very large selections, available browser memory and device performance determine what can be completed reliably.
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