PDF to ZIP / RAR Tool

How to Put PDFs into a ZIP File

1. Drop your PDFs onto the tool, or click Browse Files. Use Add More to include more later.
2. Arrange the list. Drag rows to reorder, use Sort A-Z or Sort by Size, rename a file with the pencil icon, or remove one with the X.
3. Set Archive Name. The default is my_pdfs. Tick Add timestamp to archive name if you want the date and time added.
4. Choose Compression Level and Folder Structure. The defaults are Level 6 - Balanced and Flat (all files in root). The preview shows how the archive will look.
5. Check the options. Add index.txt listing all files and Preserve original filenames are both ticked by default. Untick the second to number files file_001.pdf, file_002.pdf and so on.
6. Click Create ZIP Archive, then Download ZIP.

Why Use This PDF to ZIP Tool

• Your files stay on your device. The archive is built by code running in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
• Folder layouts. Keep everything flat, group files by first letter, split them into numbered folders of 10, or place them all in one subfolder.
• Control over the archive. Pick a compression level from Store only to Level 9, rename files before packing, and add an index.txt that lists every file with its size.
• See the result. After packing, the tool shows the original total size, the archive size and the space saved.

Good to know: this tool packs PDFs into a standard ZIP archive. It does not edit or convert the PDFs, and it does not create RAR files. PDFs are often already compressed inside, so the space saved can be small. To make the files themselves smaller, run them through Compress PDF first. To combine them into one document instead, use Merge PDF.

FAQ

How do I put multiple PDFs into a ZIP file?

Drop all your PDFs onto the tool, set an archive name, click Create ZIP Archive and then Download ZIP.

Will the ZIP make my PDFs smaller?

Only a little, in many cases. PDFs usually contain compressed data already, so ZIP has less to remove. Store only skips compression if you just want a bundle.

Does it create RAR files?

No. The archive is always a standard ZIP, which Windows, macOS and tools such as WinRAR and 7-Zip can open.

Can I organize the files into folders?

Yes. Folder Structure offers Flat, Grouped by first letter, Numbered subfolders (10 per folder) and All in single subfolder, with a live preview.

Are my PDFs uploaded anywhere?

No. The ZIP is created in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

Your file size limit is shown on this page, and a free account raises it. This applies to each PDF you add.