IronZIP 2025.10.4

IronZIP - The C# ZIP Archive Library

IronZip is a C# library for achiving files including PDFs, Images, and Words.

IronZIP is a comprehensive C# library for developers to add fast and reliable file compression to their .NET projects. With its intuitive API, you can easily create, extract, and modify archives, apply AES encryption, and embed robust file management capabilities directly into your applications.

Get Started in 3 Steps

1. Install the NuGet Package

PM> Install-Package IronZIP

2. Perform Basic Archive

using IronZip;

string file_path = "./archive.zip";
IronZipArchive.ExtractArchiveToDirectory(file_path, "unarchived"); // Extracts files to folder 'unarchived'

// Create a new ZIP archive
using (var archive = new IronZipArchive())
{
    // Add entries
    archive.Add("./assets/doc.pdf");
    archive.Add("./assets/img.png");

    // Export ZIP file
    archive.SaveAs("./output/archive.zip");
}

3. Explore More

Dive deeper with our extensive documentation and examples:

• Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to help you build your first ZIP application.

• Code Examples: Practical examples of executable code for common tasks.

• How-To Guides: Practical, goal-oriented instructions to solve specific problems.

• Demo: Demonstrating guides that showcase how IronZIP works the way it does.

• API Reference: Detailed technical descriptions of the API and its components.

Key Features

• Generate Archives: Programmatically create ZIP archives on-the-fly from files with fine-tuned compression levels.

• Protect Archives: Secure archives with robust AES password protection to ensure data integrity and security.

• Extract Archives: Decompress entire archives to directory on your disk or server.

Compatibility

IronZIP is built for modern .NET and supports a wide range of project types and operating systems.

• Platforms: .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET 8, .NET 7, .NET 6, .NET 5, Core 2x & 3x, Standard 2

• Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 (and above)

• App Models: Console, Web, and Desktop Apps

• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu)

• Cloud & Containerization Platforms: Azure, AWS, Docker

• IDEs: Microsoft Visual Studio or Jetbrains ReSharper & Rider

License

IronZIP is a commercially licensed product.

• Trial License: Get a free developer key to evaluate the full library with no commitment. Ideal for development and testing purposes. Start your trial HERE.

• Purchase a License: Unlock the library for use in commercial projects and get access to our full technical support. Purchase your license HERE.

Getting Help & Support

Have a question or running into an issue?

• Email Support: Reach out to our team directly at support@ironsoftware.com.

• Live Chat Support: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/zip/#helpscout-support

• Report a Bug: https://ironsoftware.com/ticket-submission/

• Community: https://ironsoftware.com/company/iron-slack-community/