# Create ZIP archive

Canonical page: https://www.convertexpress.com/create-zip

Combine up to 20 local files into a ZIP download. Your selected files stay on your device.

## Use case

Bundle several related files into one download.

## Steps

1. Choose the local file or files for this tool.
2. Review the create zip archive options shown above.
3. Run the tool and inspect the checksum or downloaded archive.

## Limitations

ZIP compression varies by file type. Photos and PDFs may not shrink much; open the archive to check its contents.

Processing happens in the browser. No file upload is required for this local tool. The web interface and libraries are downloaded from the site. Device/browser limits apply.