Extract One File from a ZIP
Open an archive and download just one file from it. Free, and nothing is uploaded.
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How to extract ZIP and RAR files
Three quick steps. Nothing to install and nothing leaves your device.
Add your archives
Click the upload area or drag one or more .zip or .rar files onto it. You can select several at once.
Choose options
Keep the folder structure or get a flat list, decide whether to skip system files, and enter the password if your RAR file is protected.
Extract and download
Press Extract files, look through the list of what is inside, then download single files or everything together as a ZIP.
How to download a single file from a ZIP
After extracting, every file in the list has its own Download button. You do not have to download the whole archive.
- Add the .zip or .rar file.
- Press Extract files.
- Find the file in the list. Names show the folder path unless you choose Flat list.
- Press Download next to it.
- The whole archive is opened first: it is read into your browser memory, but only the file you press Download on is saved to your device.
- Only the first 300 files are listed per archive: a file beyond that cannot be downloaded alone. Use Download all (ZIP) for those.
- No search box and no content preview: the list shows names, icons and sizes only.
- Flat list helps: it shows each file by its own name, which makes the list shorter to read.
More ZIP and RAR guides
Why extract archives online?
ZIP and RAR files turn up everywhere: school work, project files, photo bundles and downloads. Phones, Chromebooks and locked-down work computers often cannot open RAR files at all, and installing software is not always possible. Opening the archive in a browser fixes that.
This extractor works on your own device. Your archive is opened in the browser's memory and is not uploaded, so private documents stay private.
How this tool works
- It checks the real file type. Whether the file ends in .zip or .rar, the tool reads the start of the file to see what it really is, and tells you if it is neither.
- You see what is inside first. After extracting, every file is listed with an icon and its size, and each one has its own Download button.
- Folders are your choice. Keep folders to preserve the original structure, or pick Flat list to see every file by its own name. If two files share a name in a flat list, the second gets a number, such as photo-2.jpg.
- System clutter can be skipped. By default, __MACOSX folders, .DS_Store and Thumbs.db files are left out. They are added by Mac and Windows and are rarely wanted.
- Download everything at once. The ZIP download packs the extracted files again. With several archives, each goes into its own folder named after the archive.
Limits to know
- ZIP and RAR only. This includes RAR5. Formats such as 7z, TAR and GZ are not supported.
- Password-protected ZIP files are not supported. Password-protected RAR files are: type the password in the box before you press Extract.
- Split RAR archives cannot be opened. Files such as part1.rar and part2.rar need a single-file archive.
- About 1.5 GB of extracted data. Because everything is held in your device's memory, archives that expand to more than this are refused. Use a desktop tool for very big archives.
- Only the first 300 files are listed per archive. The rest are mentioned below the list and are still included in the ZIP download.
- RAR needs a one-time download. The RAR component is loaded only when you open a RAR file, so you need an internet connection for it. ZIP files use a component that loads with the page.
Tips for better results
- Wrong password? The file will show "Wrong password." Check upper and lower case and try again.
- Got a pile of photos? Shrink them with Image Compressor & Resizer or bundle them into one file with JPG to PDF.
- Extracted a set of PDFs? Join them with Merge PDF, cut pages out with Split PDF, or shrink them with Compress PDF.
- Need a safer download? Check the file names in the list before you save anything, and only open files from sources you trust.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the ConvertKit Lite ZIP / RAR Extractor.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Archives are opened in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
Which formats are supported?
ZIP and RAR (including RAR5). Other formats such as 7z, TAR and GZ are not supported yet.
Can I open password-protected archives?
Password-protected RAR files work: enter the password in the password box before extracting. Password-protected ZIP files are not supported in the browser. Use a desktop tool such as 7-Zip for those.
Does it support multi-part RAR archives?
No. Split archives (part1.rar, part2.rar and so on) cannot be opened here. Use a single-file archive.
Why does a large archive fail?
Everything is extracted in your device's memory, so archives that expand to more than about 1.5 GB are rejected to avoid crashing the browser. Try a desktop tool for very large files.
What does Flat list do?
It ignores folder names and lists every file by its own name. If two files share a name, the second one gets a number added, such as photo-2.jpg.
What happens if the archive is empty?
The tool shows the archive with a message that no files were found. Empty folders are not kept, only files.
Does it keep the folder structure?
Yes, by default. Files are listed with their folder path, and the ZIP download keeps the same folders. Choose Flat list to ignore folders.
Can I change the folder option after extracting?
Yes. Switching between Keep folders and Flat list updates the file list and the ZIP download straight away, without extracting again.
Which files are treated as system files?
Anything inside a __MACOSX folder, plus .DS_Store and Thumbs.db. Choose Include everything if you want them anyway.
Is it safe to open archives here?
Extracting only unpacks the files into your browser's memory. Nothing is run, but a file you download can still be harmful when you open it, so only keep files from people and sites you trust.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in a modern browser. Extracting is done in memory, so big archives are better on a computer.
What is in the ZIP I download?
The extracted files, stored without extra compression. With one archive it is named after the archive plus -extracted.zip. With several archives it is called extracted-files.zip, with a folder for each.
Is there a limit on how often I can use it?
No. There is no account, no watermark and no limit on how many archives you open.
How do I get just one file out of a ZIP?
Add the archive, press Extract files and press Download next to the file you need in the list.
Why can I not find my file in the list?
Only the first 300 files of each archive are listed. The rest are still included in Download all (ZIP).