Zip a Folder Online
Drop a folder, get a ZIP. Folder structure preserved, processed locally in your browser.
Why Zip a Folder?
Zipping a folder turns a directory tree — with all its subfolders and files — into a single archive that's easy to share, attach to email, or upload to a service that only accepts files (not folders). The folder structure is preserved exactly, so the recipient gets the same layout when they extract.
How to Zip a Folder in Your Browser
1. Open tarpanda and switch to "Create" mode 2. Drag a folder from your file manager directly onto the create zone 3. tarpanda walks the folder recursively and lists every file (paths preserved) 4. Pick a compression level (Fast / Normal / Maximum) 5. Click "Create ZIP" and download Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Folder traversal uses the standard browser drag-drop API — nothing leaves your device.
Folder Zipping on the Desktop
Windows: Right-click the folder → "Send to" → "Compressed (zipped) folder" (or "Compress to ZIP file" on Windows 11). Mac: Right-click the folder in Finder → "Compress". Linux: Right-click → "Compress" or run zip -r archive.zip folder/ in a terminal. All three include subfolders by default.
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Create ZIP nowFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Subfolders, file names, and the folder hierarchy are all stored inside the ZIP. Extracting it recreates the exact same tree.
tarpanda is bound only by your device's RAM, not by a server-imposed cap. Most users can comfortably zip multi-GB folders. Cloud upload tools typically cap at 200 MB or require a paid plan.
Empty folders are stored as zero-byte directory entries inside the ZIP, so they're recreated on extraction.