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Archives

The ZIP format

The most compatible archive format: it gathers files and folders into a single compressed package that every system can open without installing anything.

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Fact sheet

ZIP

ZIP archive

Best for
Sending many files together, attachments, quick backups.
Limits
It compresses less than newer formats such as 7z.
Type
compressed archive
Compression
Deflate
Compatibility
built into Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Extensions
.zip
MIME type
application/zip
Since
1989

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Questions about the ZIP format

How do I open a ZIP file?

Usually a double click is enough: operating systems and the most common programs recognise it. If the program or website you use won’t accept it, you can convert it here to a more common format, for example TAR.

What extension do ZIP files have?

.zip. The MIME type is application/zip.

Does converting a ZIP lose quality?

The content is preserved; layout and style details may change between different formats.