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ezyZip Pro

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Compress files of any size with no file size limits and no ads. ezyZip Pro includes a desktop Archive Creator app with password protection and multi-volume splitting.

Video tutorial

Watch a 60-second walkthrough

Our spokesmonkey Ezriah Zippernowsky has made an instructional step-by-step video guide showing how to compress a directory into a zip file online.

How to convert folder to ZIP file?

Below are step by step instructions for compressing a folder online using ezyZip.

  1. Select folder to compress
    Click "Select folder to compress" to bring up the folder chooser Zip file online
  2. (Optional) Set compression level
    (Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Zip Folder".
  3. Click Zip Folder
    Click "Zip Folder". It will start compressing the contents of the folder.
    Start folder compression
    Once all the files are compressed, the "Save ZIP File" button will appear.

  4. Save your archive
    Click "Save ZIP File" to save the folder archive to your selected destination folder.
    Save zipped folder
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After you have selected your initial folder to compress, you can add extra subfolders and files to the archive.

  1. Click the New folder button
    Click on 'New folder' in top right corner.
    New folder
  2. Name your folder
    Give your new folder a name and press enter or click the green tick.
    New folder
  3. Folder added
    It will add the folder to the contents of the ZIP archive.
    New folder
  4. Populate the folder
    Click on the new folder to activate it. Then click on "Add more files" to populate it with files.
    New folder
  1. Click the Dropbox icon
    Click on the Dropbox logo () in the file selector button.
    Select from Dropbox
  2. Authorise and pick files
    The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
  3. Files appear in the listing
    Once you have selected the file(s), they will appear in the listing. Follow the instructions above to compress the files.
  4. Save back to Dropbox
    To save the resulting FOLDER file to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save FOLDER File" button. This will require authorisation the first time you run it.

    The file will be stored in /Apps/ezyZip folder.
    Dropbox: Save ZIP File

Frequently asked questions

The ezyZip folder zipper uses some newer features that might not be supported by all browsers. Has been tested to work with desktop version of Chrome, Firefox and Opera.

Alternately you could try using the individual file zipper.

Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues.
The .zip extension is the most common archive format utilised across the internet for storing a collection of files and directories in a single compressed file. This compressed file can easily be shared between users (e.g. via e-mail)

Just think of it as a directory that may contain files and more sub-directories once it is opened by a zip utility program. It compresses the data using a lossless algorithm meaning there is no file quality degradation like in some compression formats (e.g. mp3, jpeg). The compression algorithm can vary however the most common is DEFLATE. The standard is constantly evolving with new algorithm and encryption options are added at regular intervals.

ezyZip offers various options to manipulate zip files including zipping individual files, create a zipped folder, extracting zip files or converting zip files.

Need help zipping files with native tools? Check out guides for Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Is a free tool to ZIP a folder online with your browser. It supports various other archive formats and file conversions.

Unlike other online archiving utilities, ezyZip DOES NOT have file size restrictions or require you to upload / download files to a server. It runs locally as a browser app, thus making it much quicker than other online file compressors. This also ensures your privacy will be protected as no file data will leave your browser. All common file compression formats (and mos tuncommon) are supported.

ezyZip processes files directly in your browser. Unlike most online tools, your files are not uploaded to our servers, which means faster processing and better privacy. Take a look at the feature comparison below and we think youll agree that ezyZip is the better choice for your file conversion needs.

FeatureezyZipOther Online Tools
No Software InstallationWorks Directly in BrowserWorks Directly in Browser
Processing LocationYour Browser (No Upload)Their Servers (Upload Required)
Privacy & Security100% Private (Files Never Leave Your Device)Files Uploaded, Accessible by Others
Processing SpeedFast (No Upload/Download Time)Slow (Upload + Process + Download)
Registration RequiredNeverOften Required for Large Files
Works OfflineYes (After Page Load)No
Cost100% FreeFree with Limitations / Paid Tiers
EstablishedSince 2009 (15+ Years)Recent (May Disappear)