ZIP & TAR Archives Transfer Hub
Send Large ZIP & Compressed Archives Online
ZIP archives group multiple documents, project assets, and folders into one file. When archives exceed 25 MB, email gateways block them as security risks. LimeShare encrypts and transfers archives up to 3 GB free without inspection.
Ready to transfer ZIP & TAR Archives?
Up to 3 GB per file · Browser AES-256-GCM encryption · Zero accounts required
Choose ZIP & TAR Archives to sendTechnical specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Archive Types | ZIP, ZIP64, TAR, GZ, 7Z, RAR, BZ2 |
| MIME Types | application/zip, application/x-7z-compressed |
| Encryption | AES-256-GCM authenticated container |
| Integrity Verification | Frame-level authentication tags |
| LimeShare Max Size | 3 GB per file (free), up to 50 GB (Pro) |
Why standard email fails for ZIP & TAR Archives
Email security scanners cannot inspect encrypted ZIP contents, so many corporate mail servers drop incoming ZIP files automatically or block attachments over 25 MB.
ZIP Virus Filtering Issue: Corporate mail filters routinely reject password-protected or nested ZIP archives as potential malware. LimeShare's zero-knowledge pipeline bypasses corporate filter false-positives.
Best practices for sending ZIP & TAR Archives
- Use ZIP64 format when creating archives larger than 4 GB.
- LimeShare's 'Download all (ZIP)' feature can also bundle multiple uploaded files into one ZIP automatically for the recipient.
- Use 'Burn after first download' for single-use confidential code or document handoffs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send password-protected ZIP files?
Yes. You can send pre-encrypted ZIPs, or let LimeShare encrypt regular ZIPs client-side with Argon2id password protection.
What if the ZIP upload gets interrupted?
LimeShare's IndexedDB resume engine saves your upload progress. Re-open the tab, pick the ZIP file again, and it will resume from the exact missing byte.