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Password-protect or unlock a zip

Add an AES-256 password to a zip, or remove a password you know — free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Zip Password

Your zip

Add a .zip to protect

How it works

1 Add a zipDrop the .zip you want to protect or unlock — it never leaves your device.
2 Enter a passwordPick a new password to protect, or type the known password to unlock.
3 DownloadGet your protected or unlocked zip, built right in your browser.

FAQ

Is my zip uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser — your files and password never leave your device, and nothing is sent to a server. (Only the zip engine code is downloaded.)

How strong is the encryption?

AES-256 — real, strong encryption. To open a protected zip, the recipient needs a tool that supports AES zips: 7-Zip, Keka, The Unarchiver, or Windows 11. The built-in macOS Archive Utility cannot open AES zips.

Can you remove a password I forgot?

No. Removing a password requires the password you already know — this is real encryption, not a cracker. If you have lost the password, it cannot be recovered.

Does it cost anything?

No — it is completely free, no signup.