About ExtractFiles
Building the standard for private, zero-upload archive extraction on the open web.
The Problem with Legacy Unzippers
For over two decades, opening an archive on a device without native decompression software meant one of two bad options: downloading bloated freeware laden with bundled adware, or uploading your private archives to an obscure online file converter.
Cloud-based extraction services present serious security liabilities. When you upload a ZIP, RAR, or 7Z file to a remote server, you are transmitting personal photos, confidential source code, legal contracts, or sensitive financial records across the network to disks controlled by third parties.
The ExtractFiles Solution
ExtractFiles was engineered around a simple premise: your browser is already a powerful operating system.
By compiling robust C and C++ archive decoders (including the authoritative 7-Zip engine) into WebAssembly (WASM) and running them inside dedicated Web Workers, we bring native desktop decompression speeds into the browser.
Key Architectural Tenets
Privacy by Architecture
We don't ask you to trust a privacy policy; we design the code so uploading files is technically impossible.
Instant Local Bandwidth
Reading 500 MB from your SSD takes milliseconds. Uploading 500 MB to a cloud server takes minutes.
Safe Previews
Inspect file trees, text documents, code files, and images safely without executing untrusted binaries.
Clean Restraint
No annoying banner ads inside the workflow, no fake download buttons, and no deceptive software installers.
Open Standards & Technologies
ExtractFiles is built with modern web technologies: Astro, TypeScript, WebAssembly, and Tailwind CSS following the minimalist Geist design system.
Contact & Support
Have questions, feature suggestions, or need assistance? Reach out to us directly at support@extractfiles.online or visit our Contact & Support page.