Core features
Open, inspect and extract archive files
Open A Zip lets you browse folders inside an archive, preview supported files and extract only what you need.
Preview before extract
Preview files inside archives
Preview documents, images, media, code and data files directly from inside an archive — no extraction needed.
Supported previews
See what is inside before you extract
Preview common documents, media, data files and nested archives directly from the archive file list.
Private by design
Unzip files without uploading
Format support
Supported archive formats
How it works
How to unzip files online
- Choose or drop a ZIP, RAR, 7Z or TAR.GZ file.
- Browse files and folders inside the archive.
- Preview supported files before extracting.
- Select files and extract or download what you need.
FAQ
Common questions
Are my files uploaded?
No. Files are processed locally in your browser.
Can I use this as a ZIP extractor online?
Yes. You can open ZIP files, preview contents and extract selected files online.
Does it work as a RAR opener or RAR extractor?
Open A Zip supports common RAR archives along with ZIP, 7Z and TAR.GZ files.
What's the maximum file size?
Open A Zip runs in your browser, so the practical limit depends on available memory, browser limits and archive complexity.
Does it support password-protected archives?
Yes. You can enter archive passwords locally to open supported encrypted ZIP, RAR and 7Z files.
What file types can I preview inside an archive?
You can preview documents, images, audio, video, text, code, CSV/TSV, Markdown, JSON, XML, HTML, EPUB and nested archives before extracting.