The C# Zip Archive Library

IronZip is a leading C# ZIP archive library for creating, reading, and extracting archives in .NET. Its user-friendly API enables developers to easily add archive management functionality to .NET projects in minutes.

Create, Read, & Extract Archives on Desktop, Mobile, & Cloud
Supports ZIP, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2 Archives
Fully supports .NET 8, 7, 6, Core, Standard, and Framework
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Create ZIP

  
using IronZip;
// Create an empty ZIP
using (var archive = new IronZipArchive())
{
    // Add files to the ZIP
    archive.Add("./assets/image1.jpg");
    archive.Add("./assets/image2.jpg");
    archive.Add("./assets/image3.jpg");
    // Export the ZIP
    archive.SaveAs("output.zip");
}
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A C# ZIP Archive Library that prioritizes accuracy, ease of use, and speed.

When you need to build, read, and extract archive, fast.

Cross Platform Support

Designed for C#, F#, & VB.NET running on .NET 8, 7, 6, Core, Standard, or Framework

Key Compatibility

.NET Versions

  • C#, VB.NET, F# Languages
  • .NET Core (8, 7, 6, 5, and 3.1+)
  • .NET Standard (2.0+)
  • .NET Framework (4.6.2+)

.NET Project Types

  • Web (Blazor & WebForms)
  • Mobile (Xamarin & MAUI)
  • Desktop (WPF & MAUI)
  • Console (App & Library)

App Environments

  • Windows (10+, Server 2016+)
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, etc.)
  • iOS (12+)
  • Android API 21+ (v5 “Lollipop”)
  • Docker (Windows, Linux, Azure)
  • Azure (VPS, WebApp, Function)
  • AWS (EC2, Lambda)

IDEs

  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • JetBrains ReSharper & Rider

OS & Processors

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
  • x64, x86, ARM

Binary Certification

  • DigiCert Signed Binaries

Generating Archives

Supported Archives

  • ZIP
  • TAR
  • GZIP
  • BZIP2

Add Files

  • Add Images (jpg, png, gif, tiff, svg, bmp)
  • Add Text Files
  • Add Documents (PDFs, DOCX, XLSX)
  • Add Audio (MP3, WAV)
  • Add Compressed Files (ZIP archives within a ZIP archive)

Create & Export

  • ZIP (Create, Import & Export)
  • Password Protected ZIP (Traditional, AES128 & AES256)
  • TAR
  • GZIP
  • BZIP2

Compress Archives

  • Custom Compression (9 levels)

Editing Archives

Manage File Entries

  • Add File Entries (ZIP, TAR, GZIP & BZIP2)
  • Extract Archive (ZIP, TAR, GZIP & BZIP2)
  • Delete File Entries (ZIP)

File Entry Properties

  • Get & Set Comment
  • Get File Name