Does dusk.zip upload my files to a server?

No. dusk.zip processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server.

What compression formats does dusk.zip support?

dusk.zip supports compressing files into .zip (universal), .tar (uncompressed archive), .tar.gz (compressed tar), and .gz (single-file gzip). It can also inspect and extract existing .zip files.

Can I compress an entire folder with dusk.zip?

Yes. Drag and drop any folder onto dusk.zip and it will recursively compress all files and subdirectories into your chosen archive format (.zip, .tar, or .tar.gz).

How do I extract a .zip file with dusk.zip?

Drop a .zip file onto dusk.zip. It will automatically detect it and show a list of its contents. Click 'Extract' to download all files individually.

Yes, dusk.zip is completely free with no account, sign-up, or subscription required.

What is the difference between .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, and .gz?

.zip bundles and compresses files and is universally compatible. .tar bundles files without compression (an archive). .tar.gz bundles and then compresses using gzip, common in Unix/Linux. .gz compresses a single file using gzip.

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