ZIP Writer

Create zip files via an easy-to-use UI right in your browser!
What is ZIP Writer?
ZIP Writer is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily convert your file(s) to a single compressed file (.zip). Simply drag & drop files to the designated area in the app UI and click on the - Zip & Download - button to download the ZIP file to your system. The extension uses an open-source JavaScript library for the zip operation.

Extension stats

By: loora
Users: 350 ▼ -14
Version: 0.1.7 (Last updated: 2024-05-20)
Creation date: 2020-01-09
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 112.64K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
ZIP Writer (v0.1.7)
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Extension summary

ZIP Writer extension helps you easily convert your file(s) to a single compressed file (.zip).

Simply drag & drop files to a designated area in the app UI (top section). All the uploaded files will be listed in the UI. You can now click on the - Zip & Download - button to download the ZIP file to your system (default download location). There is also a reload button at the top-right corner in the app UI. Clicking on this button will reload the app and reset all active operations. If you want to zip multiple files, please drag & drop them altogether in the app (top section). It is also recommended to reload the UI after each zip operation.

Note 1: this add-on is only designed to make compressed zip files. If you want to extract a zip folder (unzip), please install my other add-on: ZIP Reader (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zip-reader/hppjaadfhhgadeokjndmbnjnegagcadd)

Note 2: this add-on is using an open-source JavaScript library for the zip operation. You can get more info about this library here: https://github.com/gildas-lormeau/zip.js

If you found a bug to report, or have a feature request, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/zip-maker.html).

Extension safety

Risk impact

ZIP Writer does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

ZIP Writer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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