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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload your ISO file
Drag in a .iso disc image, such as a software disc, backup or installer.
02
Convert to ZIP
Start the conversion. 7-Zip reads the disc's file system and every file is packed into a ZIP with its folders.
03
Download the ZIP
Download the ZIP and open it on any device.
ISO
ISO is a sector-by-sector image of an optical disc, used for operating system installers and CD or DVD backups.
ZIP
ZIP is the most compatible archive format, opened by Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and every archive tool.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
An ISO file holds the complete file system of a CD, DVD or Blu-ray, usually ISO 9660, Joliet or UDF, in a single file. Windows, Linux installers and game or software discs are distributed as ISOs. Windows and macOS can mount an ISO as a virtual drive, but phones and many cloud tools can't look inside one.
TARGET
Phil Katz introduced ZIP in 1989, and it is now built into every major operating system. A ZIP compresses each file separately, usually with Deflate, so you can open a single file without unpacking the rest. Compression is weaker than 7z or xz, but nothing beats ZIP for opening anywhere.
| Feature | ISO | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | ISO (ISO 9660 / UDF) | PKWARE (Phil Katz) |
| File extension | .iso | .zip |
| Compression | None | Deflate (per file) |
| Packs | A whole disc file system | Files and folders |
| Opens without extra software | Mount on Windows and macOS | Yes, Windows, macOS, phones |
| Best for | Disc images and installers | Sharing with anyone |
USE CASES
When you need the files on a disc image, not the disc itself.
Get files from an old software disc
Pull drivers, manuals or installers out of an ISO backup.
Open a disc image on a phone or Chromebook
Phones and Chromebooks can't mount ISOs, but they open ZIP.
Recover photos from a backup DVD image
Get at the files on an archived photo DVD.
Extract documents from a CD-ROM archive
Old reference CDs often hold PDFs and documents.
Share a disc's contents
Send a ZIP that anyone can open.
Upload disc contents to cloud storage
Browse individual files in Drive or Dropbox.
Get at game manuals and extras
Pull bonus files from a disc you own.
Inspect an installer's files
See what's inside without mounting it.
Archive disc contents as files
Keep the files in a widely supported archive.
Open an ISO on a Mac without mounting
Browse the files in Finder.
SUPPORTED FILES
ISO images of data CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays are supported.
Classic CD-ROM file systems, with long Windows file names.
DVD and Blu-ray data discs and modern installer images.
The disc file system inside is extracted.
DVD images and many Blu-ray images fit within the 20GB limit.
Audio CD tracks aren't files in an ISO, so rip them to audio files instead.
TROUBLESHOOTING
A ZIP holds the disc's files, not the disc itself.
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Boot information isn't part of the files. To make a bootable USB stick, use the original ISO with a tool such as Rufus or balenaEtcher.
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Most disc contents are already compressed installers or media, so ZIP saves little.
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Copy-protected discs and mixed-mode discs can hide data outside the file system.
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Dual-layer Blu-ray images can exceed the limit. Extract the files you need on your computer instead.
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An incomplete download or scratched-disc rip can't be read fully. Create or download the image again.
06
Check that the file is a real ISO, not a BIN, NRG or DMG with an .iso name.
7-Zip, WinRAR, Keka and The Unarchiver can unpack and repack archives once installed. dragdropdo converts ISO to ZIP in the browser, on any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | 7-Zip and Desktop Archivers |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, a download, unless your system already reads the format. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Phone apps open archives but rarely repack them. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~7-Zip can with the command line. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (7-Zip, Keka) to paid (WinRAR). |
| Password-protecting the archive | ✓Not in the converter. | ~Yes. 7-Zip and WinRAR can encrypt archives. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert ISO to ZIP in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
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Answers to common questions about dragdropdo's ISO to ZIP converter.
