Remove ZIP Password
Remove password protection from a ZIP archive online for free. You must know the password. Decryption happens in your browser, no uploads.
About This Tool
Remove the password from a protected ZIP archive so it can be opened freely. You must know the current password; this tool does not crack or bypass encryption. Upload the protected archive, enter its password, and download an unprotected copy with all the same files inside.
How To Use
- Drop your password-protected .zip file into the upload zone.
- Enter the password used to protect the archive.
- Click "Unlock" to decrypt and download the unprotected version.
- Your new .zip opens without requiring any password.
How It Works
The tool reads each encrypted entry from the archive and decrypts it using the password you provide, via the zip.js library's AES decryption support. If the password is correct, every file's original content is recovered exactly.
Those decrypted files are then written into a brand new, unencrypted ZIP archive. The result is functionally identical to the original files, just repackaged without any password requirement, so any ZIP tool can open it without prompting for anything.
This tool requires the correct password; it does not attempt to guess or crack it. If the password you enter is wrong, decryption fails and you'll see a clear error message asking you to try again. Everything happens locally in a Web Worker: your password and files are never uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool crack a password I don't know?
No. You must know the current password. It decrypts the archive using the password you provide and saves an unprotected copy. It cannot guess or crack unknown passwords.
What if I enter the wrong password?
You'll see a clear error message saying the password didn't work. Simply try again with the correct one; there's no limit on attempts.
Will the content be changed?
No. Every file inside is decrypted and repackaged exactly as it was. The only difference is that the resulting archive no longer requires a password.
Is this legal?
Removing a password from an archive you own or have authorization to access is legal in most jurisdictions. Do not use this tool on archives you don't have permission to access.
Is my password sent to a server?
No. Your password and the archive are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted over the internet.