BunchTool — ZIP Password Protector
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🗜️ Select files, specify a password, and click "Protect ZIP" to lock them
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ZIP Password Protector —
Encrypt & Lock Archives Online

Lock multiple files inside a password-protected ZIP archive using military-grade AES-256 or legacy ZipCrypto encryption entirely inside your browser. Zero cloud uploads required.

Industry-standard AES-256 encryption & legacy ZipCrypto options
Client-side key derivation via Web Crypto API in local memory
Batch multi-file bundling with custom password protection
100% private — your files & passwords never hit a remote server
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How It Works

Password protect ZIP files in three simple steps

Step 1
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Select Target Files

Drag & drop files into the uploader panel or click "Browse Files" to pick documents to encrypt.

Step 2
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Set Password & Method

Enter your secret passphrase and select AES-256 (strongest) or ZipCrypto (legacy compatibility).

Step 3
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Build & Save ZIP

Click "Protect ZIP" to generate the encrypted archive in browser memory and download your protected .zip.

Why BunchTool

Zero-trust in-browser archive encryption

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Local Crypto Execution

Client-side ZipWriter creates AES-256 encrypted payload blocks in RAM. Passwords and unencrypted files never reach a network interface.

AES-256 Security Standard

Protects file contents using robust 256-bit AES encryption headers, rendering data unreadable without the matching passphrase.

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Flexible Compatibility Modes

Select legacy ZipCrypto when sending files to older operating systems, or AES-256 for modern security requirements.

FAQ

ZIP Password Protector — Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ZIP Password Protector encrypt archives in the browser?
The tool uses zip.js to perform client-side AES-256 or ZipCrypto key derivation directly in your browser memory, building password-protected archive blobs locally.
Should I choose AES-256 or ZipCrypto encryption?
Choose AES-256 for maximum cryptographic security against brute-force attacks. Choose ZipCrypto if recipient systems use legacy Windows built-in unzipping tools.
Are my files or passphrases uploaded to any server?
No. All encryption operations run 100% offline within your browser session. Neither your source files nor your passwords are ever transmitted to any server.
Can I encrypt multiple files of different types in a single ZIP?
Yes. You can add documents, spreadsheets, images, or source code files together, and all will be encrypted inside the single output .zip.
What software will the recipient need to open an AES-256 encrypted ZIP?
Any modern archive manager (such as 7-Zip, WinRAR, macOS Archive Utility, or BunchTool's ZIP Extractor) can easily extract AES-256 protected archives.
Detailed Guide

Understanding Zip Encryption, AES-256 Key Derivation & Password Protection

AES-256 Bit Encryption Standards (WinZip AES Spec): Protecting sensitive zip archives requires strong symmetric encryption. BunchTool implements AES-256 encryption, utilizing 256-bit keys and HMAC-SHA1 authentication tags to protect archive payloads against unauthorized extraction and brute-force inspection.

PBKDF2 Salted Key Derivation & Password Strength: Passwords are stretched using PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) with random 128-bit salts. This computational barrier prevents rainbow table attacks and protects encrypted financial spreadsheets, tax records, and client archives.

100% In-Browser Encryption Privacy: Password generation, key derivation, and payload encryption execute 100% locally in web browser RAM using WebAssembly crypto primitives. Encryption passwords and un-encrypted files are never uploaded to remote server storage.

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