BunchTool — ZIP Metadata Viewer
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ZIP Metadata Viewer —
Inspect Archive Headers & Internal Attributes

Inspect central directory records, global archive comments, creator OS tags, required decompression versions, and binary flag parameters 100% locally in your browser.

Parses End of Central Directory (EOCD) & header entries
Reveals creator OS tags (Windows, Unix, macOS, DOS)
Identifies encryption flags, compression IDs & comments
100% client-side binary parsing protects your file privacy
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How It Works

Inspect ZIP metadata in three simple steps

Step 1
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Load Target Archive

Select or drop any .zip file into the drop zone to initiate local binary header parsing.

Step 2
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Analyze Header Data

Review global archive statistics, central directory offsets, compression methods, and system flags.

Step 3
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Export Audit Report

Click "Copy Metadata Report" to save the formatted text summary to your clipboard for audit records.

Why BunchTool

Comprehensive ZIP binary header auditing

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Zero Network Transmission

Binary DataView parsing reads the raw file bytes directly in browser memory without sending data across the network.

EOCD & CD Header Parsing

Locates and decodes Central Directory offsets, total entry counts, and global comments embedded in the archive tail.

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Operating System Fingerprinting

Identifies creator operating systems (DOS, Windows, Unix, macOS) and minimum decompression software versions.

FAQ

ZIP Metadata Viewer — Frequently Asked Questions

What specific binary metadata can this tool extract from a ZIP?
The tool decodes End of Central Directory (EOCD) records, total file entry counts, central directory sizes and offsets, global comments, creator OS identifiers, required decompression versions, and general bit flags.
How does the viewer detect the Creator Operating System?
Every Central Directory entry in a standard ZIP file contains a "version made by" 16-bit integer, where the high-order byte encodes the originating operating system (such as Unix, MS-DOS, or macOS).
Are my ZIP files uploaded to any external server?
No. All DataView binary inspections take place entirely inside your browser tab memory. Your files are never transmitted to any external server.
Can I copy the parsed metadata analysis report?
Yes! Clicking "Copy Metadata Report" copies the complete formatted text breakdown to your clipboard for documentation or forensic auditing.
Why does the report only show up to 5 entry details by default?
To maintain fast rendering and UI clarity on large archives with thousands of files, detailed per-file headers are summarized for the top 5 entries alongside total archive metrics.
Detailed Guide

Understanding Zip Metadata Header Structure, Extra Fields & Archive Forensics

Zip Header Attributes & Binary Structure: Every file stored inside a zip archive carries metadata attributes embedded within Local File Headers and Central Directory Records: original file size, compressed size, compression method (DEFLATE / Store), DOS timestamps, and CRC-32 checksums.

Extra Fields, OS Attributes & Forensic Auditing: Extended metadata headers store OS-specific attributes (POSIX permissions, NTFS timestamps, Unicode filename paths 0x7075, and ZIP64 64-bit size extensions 0x0001). Analyzing metadata helps security auditors verify archive origins without decompressing payload files.

100% In-Browser Metadata Extraction: Archive header parsing and metadata display occur 100% locally in web browser RAM via JSZip WebAssembly scripts. Proprietary archives and confidential backup files are never transmitted to cloud servers.

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