ArchivePro FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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=� General Questions

A: Yes, completely free! No hidden costs, no subscriptions.

A: After opening the page once, it works offline. Your files never leave your computer.

A: Nowhere! Everything happens in your browser memory. Nothing is saved to any server.

A: Absolutely! Your files stay on your computer. We can't see them, and they're never uploaded anywhere.

A: Yes! Perfect for personal or professional use.

=� File Questions

A: Any files! Documents, images, videos, software, databases - everything works.

A: No strict limit, but thousands of files may slow down. Keep under 500 for best performance.

A: Depends on your computer's memory. Generally, up to 2-4GB works on most computers.

A: Yes! Click "Add Folder" and the entire folder structure is preserved.

A: They were password-protected when the ZIP was created. You need the password to open them.

=� Extraction Questions

A:

  • Chrome/Edge: Folder you choose
  • Firefox/Safari: Downloads folder

A:

  • Chrome/Edge: Yes, choose folder each time
  • Firefox/Safari: Files go to Downloads (browser limitation)

A: No, extracted files are independent. You can delete the ZIP if you want.

A: On Firefox/Safari, folder/file.txt becomes folder_file.txt because they download individually.

= Password Questions

A: Very secure! Uses AES encryption (same as banks and military).

A: No. Encryption is secure, so lost password = lost files.

A: For most people, AES-192 is perfect. Use AES-256 for maximum security.

A:

  • During ZIP creation: No, cleared immediately
  • During extraction: Yes, but only for current session

� Technical Questions

A: Chrome and Edge (version 86+) have all features. Firefox and Safari work but with limited extraction options.

A: They don't support the File System Access API yet (browser limitation, not ours).

A: Yes, but desktop is recommended for best experience. Mobile browsers have limitations.

A: Needs a modern browser (from 2020+). Older systems may struggle with large files.

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