● Create ZIP

Create ZIP

To compress files into a ZIP, drop your files — or a whole folder — in below, pick the compression level, and download the .zip. Free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Bundle attachments, shrink documents for email, or archive a project folder with its structure intact. No sign-up, no size games.

Drop files or a folder here

or use the buttons below

Any file type — subfolders are kept in the archive

🔒 Files never leave your device

How to compress files into a ZIP

1

Add files or a folder

Drop them in — subfolders and structure are preserved.

2

Pick the level

Normal for everyday use, Maximum for the smallest file.

3

Download

Click Create ZIP and save the archive.

Zip files and folders without uploading anything

ZIP is the universal way to bundle many files into one and shrink them at the same time — for email attachments, uploads, backups and tidy hand-offs. PDFNest builds the archive entirely in your browser: files are read and compressed on your device, so even confidential documents never get uploaded.

What compresses well — and what doesn't

Compression works by finding repetition. Text-heavy files — documents, spreadsheets, CSVs, code, logs — often shrink by 50–90%. Already-compressed formats — JPG photos, MP4 video, MP3 audio and most PDFs — barely shrink at all, because their repetition has already been squeezed out. Zipping them still helps, though: you get one tidy file instead of twenty attachments. If the goal is smaller photos rather than one bundle, Compress Image is the sharper tool; for a bulky PDF it's Compress PDF.

Create ZIP — FAQ

How do I zip files for free?

Drop your files or a folder in above, pick a compression level, and download the .zip. It's built in your browser — nothing uploaded.

Can I zip a whole folder?

Yes — drag the folder in (or use "Choose a folder") and its full structure, subfolders included, goes into the archive.

How much smaller will files get?

Text and documents often shrink 50–90%; photos, video and other compressed formats barely change.

Are my files private?

Yes — everything is read and compressed locally and never uploaded.

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