Convert CAB to ZIP
Convert CAB archives to ZIP in one step: the archive is extracted and re-packed inside your browser. ZIP opens on every Windows PC, Mac, iPhone and Android phone without extra apps.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Keep this tab open — 7-Zip is running on your device, nothing is uploaded.
How to convert CAB to ZIP
- 1
Tap Choose archive and pick your CAB file.
- 2
Check that ZIP is selected and choose the compression level.
- 3
Press Convert archive. Enter the password if the original is protected.
- 4
The ZIP downloads automatically.
CAB vs ZIP
| CAB | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Windows Cabinet | ZIP archive |
| Can create here | Extract only | Yes |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Phil Katz (PKWARE) |
| Introduced | 1996 | 1989 |
| Opens on iPhone | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) | ✓ Built in |
| Opens on Android | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) | ✓ Built in |
| Opens on Windows | ✓ Built in | ✓ Built in |
| Opens on Mac | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) | ✓ Built in |
CAB: CAB is Microsoft's cabinet archive used by Windows installers, drivers and updates.
ZIP: ZIP is the universal archive format. It bundles many files and folders into one compressed file, and every computer and phone can open it without extra software.
Frequently asked questions
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