Why use these file tools?
| These tools | Online converters such as ezyZip or CloudConvert | Desktop software such as 7-Zip or WinRAR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your file is uploaded | No, processed on your device | Yes, to their servers | No |
| Install or sign-up | None | Sign-up for some features | Install needed |
| Free limits | No daily limit, no watermark | Free plans are often limited | Depends on the app |
| Works on phones | Yes, in the browser | Yes | Mostly computers |
Other services change their plans; check their sites for current limits. Finished files can be sent straight from any tool with a free download link, up to 20 GB.
Questions about the file tools
Are the file tools free?
Yes, with no account, no ads and no limit on use.
Are my files uploaded when I zip or unzip them?
No. Archives are created and opened inside your browser on your own device.
Can I open a RAR or 7z file without installing anything?
Yes. Extract RAR and Extract 7z open RAR, 7z and TAR archives in your browser and let you save single files or everything.
How do I password-protect a ZIP?
Use Password-protect ZIP: it encrypts the archive with AES-256, which 7-Zip and WinRAR can open with the password.
Need to send a big file?
Send files up to 20 GB with a download link or by email. Free, no account needed, original quality.
Send large files free