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Below are step by step instructions for converting a folder online using ezyZip.
  1. Click "Select folder to convert" to bring up the folder chooser Convert Folder to CPIO
  2. (Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create CPIO File". This will only work with archive formats that support compression.
  3. Click "Create CPIO File". It will start creating the CPIO archive from your folder contents.
    Start folder conversion
    Once all the files are processed, the "Save CPIO File" button will appear.

  4. Click "Save CPIO File" to save the folder archive to your selected destination folder.
    Save converted folder

  1. Click on the Dropbox logo () in the CPIO file selector button.

    Select from Dropbox

  2. The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
  3. Once you have selected the CPIO file, it will download it to your browser and initiate the conversion.
  4. To save the converted CPIO file to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save CPIO File" button. This will require authorisation the first time you run it.

    The file will be stored in /Apps/ezyZip folder.

    Dropbox: Save

ezyZip is an online tool that supports any OS that can run a modern browser. We have tested it to work with Windows, MacOS, Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, Debian), Android, ChromeOS (Chromebook), iOS (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch).

We are continuously updating the system, so ensure you are using the latest version of one of the popular browsers or their variants. (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues.

ezyZip is a collection of online file management tools, including this free CPIO file creation utility. Unlike other online file compression tools, ezyZip runs locally in your browser, ensuring your privacy is protected. You can create CPIO archives quickly and securely without uploading your files to a server.