# ZIP converter

> Convert ZIP files to 7Z, TAR.GZ, TAR, TAR.BZ2 and more. Free, fast and private — most conversions run right in your browser. ZIP is the most widely supported archive format, bundling and compressing files so they open natively on Windows, macOS and Linux.

URL: https://www.converterrr.com/zip-converter

- ZIP Archive (ZIP), archive format. [Archive converter](https://www.converterrr.com/archive-converter).
- Converts to 5 formats, 0 of them in the browser; 6 formats convert to ZIP.
- Same format, smaller file: [Compress ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/compress-zip).

## About the ZIP format

ZIP is the most widely supported archive format, bundling and compressing files so they open natively on Windows, macOS and Linux.

|  | ZIP |
| --- | --- |
| Full name | ZIP Archive |
| Type | Archive |
| Extensions | .zip |
| MIME type | application/zip |
| Best for | sending multiple files as one download |
| Properties | open standard |

## Convert ZIP to… (5)

- [ZIP to 7Z](https://www.converterrr.com/zip-to-7z) (cloud)
- [ZIP to TAR.GZ](https://www.converterrr.com/zip-to-tgz) (cloud)
- [ZIP to TAR](https://www.converterrr.com/zip-to-tar) (cloud)
- [ZIP to TAR.BZ2](https://www.converterrr.com/zip-to-tbz2) (cloud)
- [ZIP to TAR.XZ](https://www.converterrr.com/zip-to-txz) (cloud)

## Convert to ZIP from… (6)

- [RAR to ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/rar-to-zip) (cloud)
- [7Z to ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/7z-to-zip) (cloud)
- [TAR.GZ to ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/tgz-to-zip) (cloud)
- [TAR to ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/tar-to-zip) (cloud)
- [TAR.BZ2 to ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/tbz2-to-zip) (cloud)
- [TAR.XZ to ZIP](https://www.converterrr.com/txz-to-zip) (cloud)

## About the ZIP format: frequently asked questions

### What is a ZIP file?

ZIP is the most widely supported archive format, bundling and compressing files so they open natively on Windows, macOS and Linux. It's commonly used for sending multiple files as one download.

### How do I open a ZIP file?

If your app can't open ZIP, convert it to a widely supported format like 7Z with the converter above.

### What can I convert ZIP to?

5 formats, including 7Z, TAR.GZ, TAR, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ.

### What can be converted to ZIP?

6 formats can be converted to ZIP, including RAR, 7Z, TAR.GZ, TAR, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ.

### What is the MIME type of ZIP?

ZIP files use the MIME type application/zip and the extension .zip.