Open Password Protected ZIP File

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How do I extract password protected ZIP files?

Extracting password locked ZIP files is easy with ezyZip.

  1. Select File To select the ZIP file, you have two options:
    Click "Select zip file to extract" to open the file chooser
  2. Enter Password
    It will give you a password prompt. Enter the correct password and click "Set Password".
    Enter password if required
  3. View Contents
    It will start the file extraction and list the contents of the ZIP file once complete.
  4. Save Files
    Click "Save" on the individual files to save file to your local drive.
    Click here to save file to local drive. Some files can be previewed in browser.
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Some newer browsers allow the saving of multiple files & folders into a designated target folder in one go. If you wish to extract all files in the ZIP file and maintain existing folder structure, follow the steps the below:

  1. Open File
  2. Click Save All
    Click on "Save All". If the button is disabled, it means your browser does not support this feature or it is not enabled. Click here to select output folder
  3. Choose Destination Folder
    Select an empty folder where you wish to extract the files. Please note: If you already have files with the same name, ezyZip WILL OVERWRITE THEM.
  4. Grant Folder Access
    After you have selected the folder, the browser will ask for permission to access it. Click on "View files" followed by "Save changes".
  5. Files Saved
    It will then commence saving files and subfolders into the target you specified
    Saving files. Please wait...
  1. Select from Dropbox
    Click the down arrow (▾) next to the ZIP file selection button, then choose "Select from Dropbox".
    Select from Dropbox
  2. Pick your file(s)
    A small ezyZip window opens. Click "Continue to Dropbox", sign in to Dropbox if asked, then pick your file(s).
  3. Browse the contents
    ezyZip downloads the ZIP file(s) into your browser and lists the contents.
  4. Save to Dropbox
    To save a file, click the down arrow (▾) on its "Save" button and choose "Dropbox". To save all files, use the down arrow on the "Save All" button. The first time, Dropbox asks you to allow ezyZip access.

    Files are saved in the /Apps/ezyZip folder.
    Save to Dropbox
  1. Select from Google Drive
    Click the down arrow (▾) next to the ZIP file selection button, then choose "Select from Google Drive".
    Select from Google Drive
  2. Sign in and pick your file(s)
    A Google Drive window opens. Sign in to Google if asked, allow ezyZip to access the files you choose, then pick your file(s).
  3. Browse the contents
    ezyZip downloads the ZIP file(s) into your browser and lists the contents.
  4. Save to Google Drive
    To save a file, click the down arrow (▾) on its "Save" button and choose "Google Drive". To save all files, use the down arrow on the "Save All" button. Sign in to Google if asked.

    Files are saved in the My Drive/ezyZip folder.
    Save to Google Drive
  1. Select from OneDrive
    Click the down arrow (▾) next to the ZIP file selection button, then choose "Select from OneDrive".
    Select from OneDrive
  2. Sign in and pick your file(s)
    A OneDrive window opens. Sign in with your personal Microsoft account if asked and allow ezyZip access, then pick your file(s).
  3. Browse the contents
    ezyZip downloads the ZIP file(s) into your browser and lists the contents.
  4. Save to OneDrive
    To save a file, click the down arrow (▾) on its "Save" button and choose "OneDrive". To save all files, use the down arrow on the "Save All" button. Sign in with your Microsoft account if asked.

    Files are saved in the Apps/ezyZip folder.
    Save to OneDrive

Frequently asked questions

Darn... however you still have options. Our ZIP Password Recovery tool can try to recover the password for you, right in your browser.
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 free zip and unzip online file compression tool that lets you zip files into an archive. It also supports unzip, allowing you to uncompress archived zip, zipx, 7z, rar, cab, tar, txz, tbz2, bz2, iso, lzh, deb, and tgz files. This includes password encrypted archive files!

Unlike other zip and unzip online utilities, ezyZip DOES NOT require you to upload / download files to a server. It runs locally as a browser app, thus making it much quicker than other similar zip and unzip online tools. This also ensures your privacy will be protected as no file data will leave your browser.

ezyZip processes files directly in your browser. Unlike most online tools, your files are not uploaded to our servers, which means faster processing and better privacy. Take a look at the feature comparison below and we think you'll agree that ezyZip is the better choice for your file conversion needs.

Feature ezyZip Other Online Tools
No Software Installation Works Directly in Browser Works Directly in Browser
Processing Location Your Browser (No Upload) Their Servers (Upload Required)
Privacy & Security 100% Private (Files Never Leave Your Device) Files Uploaded, Accessible by Others
Processing Speed Fast (No Upload/Download Time) Slow (Upload + Process + Download)
Registration Required Never Often Required for Large Files
Works Offline Yes (After Page Load) No
Cost 100% Free Free with Limitations / Paid Tiers
Established Since 2009 (15+ Years) Recent (May Disappear)