Archives
The complete archive file hub. Extract and repair ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZ archives. Fix corrupt archives, understand compression algorithms, and choose the right format for sharing, backup, or distribution.
Archives Tools
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Repair ZIP
Fix corrupt or damaged ZIP files in your browser. Recovers files from ZIPs with CRC errors, truncated archives, or partial downloads — no upload needed.
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ZIP Extractor
Extract files from any ZIP archive instantly in your browser. Browse contents, download individual files, or extract everything at once — no installation needed.
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Common Archives Problems
Diagnose the issue, then fix it with the right tool.
ZIP File Password Forgotten or Lost
You created a password-protected ZIP but forgot the password, or received an encrypted ZIP without the password.
ZIP Split Archive — Missing Parts (z01, z02)
A multi-part ZIP archive (.zip + .z01, .z02...) will not open because one or more parts are missing or incomplete.
ZIP File Shows CRC Error When Extracting
Extraction fails with "CRC failed" or "CRC does not match" — one or more files inside the ZIP are corrupted.
ZIP File Cannot Be Opened — Invalid Archive Error
Attempting to extract a ZIP file produces "Not a valid archive", "Cannot open file", or "The compressed file is damaged or incomplete".
ZIP File Extraction Is Extremely Slow
Extracting a ZIP file takes far longer than expected — hours instead of minutes, or progress appears to stall.
Deep-Dive Guides
Understand the why behind every fix.
How to Open a RAR File on Windows, macOS, and Linux
RAR files don't open natively on Windows or macOS. This guide shows the fastest way to extract RAR archives on every operating system — free.
Why ZIP Files Get Corrupted and How to Fix Them
ZIP files fail to open for a small number of predictable reasons. Understanding which one applies to you tells you exactly whether and how the file can be recovered.
Archives How-To Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs for common archives tasks.
How to Extract a ZIP File on Windows, Mac, and Online
Open and extract ZIP files on any device — no software needed for most cases. Includes tips for corrupt or password-protected ZIPs.
How to Add a Password to a ZIP File
Create a password-protected ZIP archive to secure files before sharing via email or cloud storage.
How to Create a ZIP File on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Create a ZIP archive from one or multiple files and folders on any operating system — no additional software needed.
How to Extract TAR.GZ Files on Windows (Free Methods)
Extract .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 files on Windows without Linux or WSL. Free tools included.
Archives Comparisons
Side-by-side breakdowns to help you choose the right format or tool.
Archives File Formats
Detailed reference pages for every archives format.
7Z (.7z)
Open-source archive format from Igor Pavlov with the highest compression ratios available. Created by 7-Zip, free to use without any licensing restrictions.
GZ (.gz)
GNU Zip compression format using the Deflate algorithm. Used to compress single files on Unix/Linux systems and as the compression layer in .tar.gz archives.
RAR (.rar)
Roshal Archive Compressed format with superior compression ratios to ZIP. Widely used for distributing large files online, supports multi-part archives and recovery records.
TAR (.tar)
Unix archive format that bundles multiple files into a single file without compression. Almost always used with GZ or BZ2 compression as .tar.gz or .tar.bz2.
ZIP (.zip)
The universal archive format for compressing and bundling multiple files into one.