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Archive guide

How to open and extract a ZIP file

If you only need to see what is inside a ZIP or download its files, inspect the archive first and extract it afterward.

Quick answer

Open the ZIP, list its contents, then extract the files you need.

The ZIP utility reads the archive, shows its entries, and can extract the non-folder files for download.

Open ZIP →

Inspect and extract a ZIP

  1. Choose the ZIP file.Select the archive you want to inspect.
  2. List the contents.Review filenames before extracting anything.
  3. Extract the archive.Download the files from the ZIP.
  4. Check the results.Confirm the extracted files open correctly.
Inspect before extracting

Listing archive entries is useful when you are not sure what a ZIP contains.

Password protection is separate

This browser utility does not handle password-protected ZIP archives.

Common questions

Can I see filenames before extracting?

Yes. Use List files first.

Can this open password-protected ZIP files?

No. Password-protected archives are not supported by this tool.

Can I make ZIP files here too?

Yes. Use Create ZIP.