What ZIP formats do you support?

We support standard ZIP archives (ZipCrypto/PKZIP encryption), WinZip AES-128 and AES-256 encrypted archives, and 7-Zip (.7z) files with AES-256 encryption. Whether your file was created with Windows built-in compression, WinZip, 7-Zip, or any other archiver, we can process it.

How long does recovery take?

PKZIP/ZipCrypto archives use weaker encryption and are often recovered within minutes thanks to our high-performance servers. WinZip AES-256 and 7-Zip archives depend on password complexity — simple passwords are found quickly, while longer or random passwords take more time. Most recoveries complete within 24 hours.

Can you recover 7z passwords too?

Yes. 7-Zip (.7z) archives use AES-256 encryption similar to WinZip. Simply upload your .7z file the same way you would a .zip file. Our system automatically detects the archive type and applies the appropriate recovery strategy.

What about self-extracting (SFX) archives?

Yes, self-extracting EXE archives are just ZIP or 7z files with an executable loader prepended. Upload the .exe file directly and we will detect the encrypted archive data inside and process it like any other ZIP file.

Is my data safe during recovery?

Absolutely. We extract only the minimal encrypted header needed for password testing. The actual file contents inside your archive are never accessed, read, or stored. All uploads use TLS 1.3 encryption in transit and are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

What if I remember part of my password?

Our Deep Recovery + AI plan ($9.99 + $34.99 on success) lets you provide password hints — partial words, approximate length, character types, or any fragments you remember. This focuses our servers on the most likely candidates first, dramatically improving both success rate and speed.

ZIP Password Recovery

Forgot Your ZIP Password?

Forgot your ZIP file password? Our professional recovery service handles PKZIP, WinZip AES, and 7-Zip archives. Fast check included — pay only when your password is found.

All ZIP types

High-performance

Fast check first

PKZIP + WinZip + 7-Zip

How ZIP Password Recovery Works

Upload ZIP Archive

Upload your password-protected ZIP, 7z, or SFX file. We automatically detect the encryption type and run a free initial check against common passwords.

Server-Powered Recovery

Our powerful servers process up to 200 million password combinations per second using dictionary attacks, brute force, hybrid methods, and smart pattern matching.

Get Your Password

Once found, you receive the password via email. You only pay if we find your password. Use it to extract your files with any ZIP utility. Simple PINs (up to 4 digits) and top 10K common passwords are FREE if found during Fast Check.

ZIP Encryption Types

FASTEST

PKZIP (ZipCrypto)

Legacy encryption
Most common type
Very high success rate

SpeedVery fast

DifficultyLow

MODERATE

WinZip AES-256

Modern encryption
AES-256 + PBKDF2
Depends on complexity

SpeedModerate

DifficultyMedium

STRONGEST

7-Zip (AES-256)

Strongest archive encryption
AES-256 + SHA-256
Hints recommended

SpeedSlower

DifficultyHigh

Common Scenarios

Forgetting a ZIP password is more common than you think. Here are the situations we see every day:

Old backups from USB drives or external disks

Downloaded files with unknown passwords

Work files with forgotten passwords

Shared archives from clients or colleagues

Personal photo and video archives

Email attachments from years ago

Software distributions and game mods

Files recovered from old hard drives

PKZIP vs AES Encryption

PKZIP / ZipCrypto (Legacy)

Older ZIP files and files created with Windows built-in compression use ZipCrypto (also called PKZIP encryption). This is a legacy algorithm with known cryptographic weaknesses, allowing our servers to test passwords at extremely high speeds. Most PKZIP archives are recovered very quickly.

WinZip AES-256 / 7-Zip AES-256 (Modern)

Files created with WinZip's "AES encryption" option or 7-Zip use AES-256, a much stronger algorithm. Recovery is significantly slower due to the encryption strength. Success depends on password complexity — providing hints with our Deep Recovery + AI plan significantly improves your chances.

Not sure which encryption your file uses? Just upload it — we detect the type automatically and tell you before you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Recovery + AI

$9.99+$34.99

upfront + on success

Fast Check also available — $0 upfront.
4-digit PINs & top 10K passwords FREE

Fast Check: free initial scan

4-digit PINs & top 10K passwords — FREE

High-performance processing

Free initial check included

Password hints support

PKZIP + WinZip + 7-Zip

Email notification

Self-extracting archives OK

Files deleted in 24h

Recover ZIP Password

Your Privacy

TLS 1.3 encrypted upload

Only encrypted header analyzed

File content never accessed

Automatic deletion within 24 hours

Zero-knowledge processing

Ready to Recover Your ZIP Password?

Upload your protected archive and get a free initial check. Pay only when your password is found.