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View a ZIP's contents without extracting it

Check which files and folders are inside a ZIP before downloading or extracting it, without uploading it to a server.

Processed on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.

or click to select it

Check which files and folders are inside a ZIP before downloading or extracting it, without uploading it to a server.

Reads the ZIP's central directory and shows every entry with its path and size, without decompressing anything unless you ask for it.

Use cases

  • Confirm a received ZIP contains what you expect before opening it elsewhere.
  • Review file sizes inside a large ZIP.
  • Spot unexpected folders or files inside a ZIP.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your ZIP

    Drag the file or choose it from your device.

  2. 2

    Analyze it

    Click the button to see the content list.

  3. 3

    Decide what to do

    Extract everything or just what you need.

Frequently asked questions

Does this decompress the file?

No, it only reads the content list. Decompression only happens if you click extract.

Does it work with large ZIPs?

Yes, up to the tool's size and entry-count limits, designed to protect your browser.

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