Extract ZIP
Extract files from a ZIP archive. Optional glob filter to extract only matching files.
About Extract ZIP
Extract ZIP pulls files out of a ZIP archive, with an optional glob filter so you can grab only the entries you want. Reach for it when you need the contents of an archive without a desktop unzip utility. The extraction happens in your browser, so the archive is never uploaded.
- Category
- archive
- Input
- Accepts: application/zip or application/x-zip-compressed.
- Output
- Outputs: application/octet-stream (multiple).
- Cost
- Free, runs in your browser
- Memory
- low
Common uses
- Unpack a downloaded ZIP to get at the documents or images inside
- Extract only matching files — say `**/*.csv` — from a large mixed archive using the glob filter
- Pull a single needed file out of a bundle without unpacking everything
- Open an archive on a locked-down machine where you can't install unzip software
- Recover the contents of a backup ZIP to inspect or reuse them
- Extract assets from an export so you can feed them into another tool
Frequently asked questions
What archives does it accept?
Standard ZIP archives, including those reported as application/x-zip-compressed by some systems.
How does the glob filter work?
You provide a pattern like `images/**` or `**/*.json` and only entries matching it are extracted. Leave it blank to extract everything.
Is my archive uploaded to extract it?
No. Extraction runs locally in your browser, so the ZIP and its contents stay on your device.
What do I get back?
The extracted file or files, ready to download. The raw bytes of each entry are returned as-is.
Does it handle large archives?
Yes, though because the work happens in-browser, very large archives consume more memory and take longer than a native unzip tool.
Keywords
- zip
- extract
- unzip
- decompress
- archive
- files