Feature • Last updated: October 14, 2025

Integrated Compression: Easy Zip Files

Create and extract zip archives directly from any storage location. Right-click any file or folder to compress, or preview archive contents without full downloads. FTPie handles everything automatically.

Demonstration: Creating password-protected zip files and previewing archives with smart extraction

Quick Compression from Context Menu

  1. Right-click any file or folder in the current storage location
  2. Select "Compress" from the context menu
  3. Set archive name, compression level, and password protection if needed
  4. FTPie downloads files, creates the zip archive, and uploads it to the same folder
  5. Your new zip file appears in the current location, ready to use
Compression dialog showing archive name, compression level, and password protection options
The compression dialog with all configuration options in one place

"Integrated Compression saves me so much time - I can create password-protected archives from cloud storage without any manual steps."

Smart Archive Preview

Open any zip file to preview its contents instantly. FTPie only downloads the first ~1MB of the archive to display the file structure, saving time and bandwidth.

Quick Preview

View archive contents without downloading the entire file

Smart Download

Only ~1MB header downloaded for instant preview

Archive preview interface showing file contents with Unzip & Open and Remove & Close buttons
Preview archive contents and choose your next action

Flexible Archive Management

  • Unzip & Open - Download entire archive to temp storage and open for full access to files
  • Remove & Close - Clean up downloaded files and close the preview tab when done
  • Password Protection - Add passwords during compression for secure archives
  • Customizable Defaults - Set preferred compression and protection levels in app settings

Compression Options

  • Archive Name: Custom names with automatic .zip extension
  • Compression Level: Choose from multiple levels for optimal speed vs file size
  • Password Protection: Optional passwords with encryption for secure archives
  • Smart Location: Archives created in the same folder as source files
Demonstration: Previewing archive contents and using Unzip & Open vs Remove & Close options

Smart Workflow Options

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Unzip & Open

When you need to work with the files

  • • Downloads entire archive to temp storage
  • • Extracts all files for full access
  • • Keeps files available for future work
  • • Perfect for editing or processing files
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Remove & Close

When you're done viewing

  • • Cleans up downloaded temporary files
  • • Closes the preview tab
  • • Saves local storage space
  • • Ideal for quick inspections

Usage Scenarios

Use Integrated Compression to save storage space, bundle multiple files for sharing, or protect sensitive documents with encryption. Perfect for archiving old project files, creating download packages, or securing confidential documents before cloud storage.

Quick File Sharing

Bundle multiple files into single archives for easy sharing with colleagues or clients

Secure Storage

Protect sensitive files with password encryption before uploading to cloud storage

Space Optimization

Compress large files or folders to save storage space on cloud services

Quick Inspections

Preview archive contents without full downloads to check what's inside