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Supports ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ
How to Extract Archives
Upload your archive file (ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2, or XZ)
Browse the file tree and preview contents
Download individual files or extract everything at once
Supported Archive Formats Grouped By Compression Method
The tool organizes supported formats by their underlying compression algorithms. ZIP and RAR use general-purpose compression for versatile file bundling. TAR creates archives without compression, while GZ, BZ2, and XZ apply specific compression layers to TAR files. Nested formats like .tar.gz are automatically decompressed in sequence.
Extracting A 150MB RAR Archive
- Upload a 150MB password-protected archive named 'Project_Backup.rar'
- Enter the password 'Secure2024' to access the file
- The tool processes the data locally and displays a file tree with 42 files
- Preview the 'readme.txt' file showing 1,200 characters of text
- Download the entire folder as a 150MB ZIP package in 12 seconds
When To Use This Browser-Based Extractor
- Opening a sensitive financial report archive without uploading it to a server
- Previewing a 500MB software installer package on a public computer
- Extracting a single image from a large compressed backup without downloading the whole file
- Decompressing a legacy .tar.bz2 dataset for immediate analysis
- Accessing a password-protected ZIP file on a device with limited storage space
Key Features
Multi-Format Support
Open ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZ2, and XZ archives. Handles nested compressed tarballs (tar.gz, tar.bz2).
File Preview
Preview images, text files, code, JSON, XML, and spreadsheets directly without extracting.
Local Processing Only
All decompression happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
Privacy & Security
Your archives are processed entirely in the browser using JavaScript. No files are uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What archive formats are supported?
The tool supports ZIP, RAR (versions 4 and 5), TAR, GZIP (.gz), BZ2, and XZ formats. It automatically decompresses nested archives like .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 without requiring manual intervention. Users can preview images, text, and spreadsheets directly within the browser interface after extraction.
Is there a file size limit?
While no hard limit exists, archives exceeding 500MB often trigger browser memory constraints that cause significant slowdowns or crashes. Processing occurs entirely locally, so performance depends directly on your device's available RAM. Splitting large archives into smaller chunks before uploading is the most effective workaround for stability.
Are password-protected archives supported?
The tool handles password-protected RAR and ZIP files by prompting users to enter credentials before extraction begins. This local processing ensures that passwords never leave your device or reach any external server. Enter the correct password to view the file tree or download specific contents immediately.