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Archive and Extract Files

Create ZIP or TAR archives and extract supported archives in your file processing pipelines.

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invoice-2026-01.zip340 KB
contract-signed.zip1.1 MB
photo-evidence.zip2.3 MB
report-final.zip210 KB
screenshot.zip680 KB
Multiple formats

Create ZIP or TAR archives. Extract ZIP, TAR, 7-Zip, RAR, and many more supported formats.

Password protection

Secure your ZIP archives with password encryption to protect sensitive files from unauthorized access.

Pipeline integration

Combine archiving with encoding, resizing, and exporting for complete file processing workflows.

Build momentum

Make large file handoffs feel simple.

Turn scattered files into organized downloads and incoming archives into ready-to-use content.

Give customers one download

Bundle related files into a single archive that is easy to share.

Deliver projects sooner

Archive finished outputs automatically instead of packaging by hand.

Accept ready-made collections

Extract uploaded archives and send their files straight to processing.

Keep handoffs organized

Preserve relative paths so recipients can find the files they need.

Reduce transfer overhead

Compress suitable files before sharing or moving them to storage.

Offer more from one upload

Create previews, converted files, and a downloadable bundle together.

File Compressing

Bundle, secure, and unpack files in any format

Combine processing results, encrypt archives, and extract from 20+ formats — all inside your pipelines.

Create ZIP and TAR archives

Bundle multiple files into a single compressed archive with password protection.

passport.jpg
4.2 MB
taxes.pdf
1.2 MB
nda.docx
0.8 MB
payroll.xlsx
2.1 MB
bundle.zip
3.5 MB · AES-256

Extract any archive format

Decompress ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, TAR, and 20+ other archive formats.

backup.zip
4.8 MB

Bundle processing results

Combine results from every processing Step into a single archive — automatically.

/image/resize
photo_001.jpg
4.2 MB
cover_v2.png
2.8 MB
banner.jpg
3.1 MB
/document/convert
report.pdf
1.9 MB
invoice.pdf
1.2 MB
notes.docx
0.8 MB
/file/preview
thumb_001.png
0.4 MB
thumb_002.png
0.4 MB
preview.jpg
1.5 MB
results.zip
9 files · 6.8 MB
Robots

Robots for File Compressing

At Transloadit, a Robot is an automated worker that performs a single task in your file pipeline — like creating an archive, decompressing one, or bundling pipeline results.

Your workflow. Your controls.

File compression without the pain

Stop maintaining archive utilities. Connect packaging and extraction to your file pipeline.

Create familiar archives

Package files as ZIP, TAR, or gzipped TAR for straightforward sharing.

Extract common archive types

Unpack ZIP, 7-Zip, RAR, TAR, and other supported archive formats.

Protect ZIP contents

Add password protection when creating ZIP archives.

Choose your compression level

Balance speed and archive size, or skip compression for suitable files.

Keep folders meaningful

Choose a flat layout or preserve relative paths inside the archive.

Process extracted files

Pass extracted files to conversion, filtering, and storage steps.

Keep your app in the loop

Get per-file callbacks with /http/request (alpha), or an Assembly Notification when processing ends.

Bring your own storage

Send results to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, Azure, and more.

Keep spending in check

Set a soft bill limit for alerts or a hard limit to stop processing.

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Build archiving into your file workflow

Bundle processed files into archives or extract incoming archives for further processing.
Managing compression libraries
Ready-to-use archive service
Bundling processed files
Create ZIP or gzipped TAR archives
Archive security concerns
Add password protection to ZIP archives
Folder structure gets lost in archives
Preserve relative paths inside archives
Extracted files need further processing
Pass extracted files to other Robots
Downloads arrive as many separate files
Bundle results into one archive
GDPR
HIPAA
ISO 27001ISO27001
AES-256
SOC 2 Type II

HIPAA-regulated workloads require a Business Associate Agreement.

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Frequently asked questions

Which archive formats can I create?

Create ZIP or TAR archives, with optional gzip compression for TAR. A TAR archive without gzip bundles files but does not compress them. See archive creation options.

Which archive formats can I extract?

ZIP, 7-Zip, RAR, and TAR are common choices, and the decompression Robot supports additional formats such as CAB and ISO images. Creation and extraction support different format lists. Browse supported extraction formats.

Can I password-protect an archive?

Yes. You can set a password when creating a ZIP archive. The password option does not apply to TAR output. Supported encrypted archives can also be extracted when you provide the correct password. Read the ZIP password options.

Will archiving make my videos and images much smaller?

Not necessarily. Already-compressed media often gains little from archive compression. Use image optimization or media encoding to reduce those files, and use archives to package related outputs together. Explore image optimization.

Can I preserve folders and filenames?

Yes. Configure the archive’s file layout and paths to create the structure your recipients need. You can also bundle results from multiple processing steps. See file layout options.

Can extracted files continue through my workflow?

Yes. Connect decompression to filters, image resizing, encoding, or export steps. One Assembly can unpack an incoming archive and process its contents. Explore decompression workflows.

How can I estimate and control costs?

Rates vary by operation and usage. Set a soft bill limit for alerts or a hard limit to stop processing. For larger workloads, ask about volume pricing and extra priority slots. Estimate your workflow costs.