Peekzip lets you view the contents of zip files without opening them. You can safely preview file names, sizes, and structures in your browser. Features include visual analysis and fast, browser-based access. The free plan offers basic services, while the Pro version includes expanded capabilities like larger file uploads and password-protected zips.
Features
Safe Preview
Inspect ZIP contents before extraction. Allows you to preview file names, sizes, and structures safely in your browser without any surprises from unknown files or potential malware.
Visual Analysis
Provides instant insights into file types, sizes, and directory structures within a ZIP file. Helps you understand exactly what’s inside before downloading or extracting.
Lightning Fast
Offers browser-based instant analysis of ZIP files without needing any software installation. Just drag, drop, and peek into ZIP files immediately.
Online ZIP viewers
These tools allow you to safely inspect archive contents before downloading to prevent malicious files from being saved locally.
Antivirus with real-time protection
Antivirus software that provides real-time scanning to catch threats like viruses and malware before they can spread on your system.
Backup software
Helps you protect your work from file-based attacks by regularly backing up your critical data to secure storage.
File integrity checkers
These tools verify that files haven't been tampered with, ensuring that they are safe and unmodified since last accessed.
Emergency Solutions - Corrupted Submissions
If your submission is corrupted, email your professor and document error messages to manage the situation.
Emergency Solutions - Group Project Issues
For group project issues, contact all members immediately, check for backup copies in cloud storage, and document the problem timeline.
Emergency Solutions - Lost Work
If work is lost, check computer backups and saved versions, and contact IT support for recovery.
Special Tips for Design Students
Design students should keep source files separate, use clear folder structures, include a README, and test zip files before sending large assets.
Free Tools for Students
Free tools like online ZIP viewers, file verification tools, cloud storage, and file management apps help keep files organized and secure.
Secure content preview without extraction
Allows users to view the contents of a ZIP file without extracting it, enhancing security by avoiding manipulation of unknown or possibly harmful files.
Detailed file metadata analysis
Provides insights into the contents of a ZIP file through metadata analysis, offering additional security by understanding the nature and origin of the contents.
Path traversal attempt detection
Detects attempts to exploit path traversal vulnerabilities within ZIP files, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the file system.
Comprehensive logging and auditing
Keeps detailed logs and audits access to ZIP files, ensuring traceability and accountability in security processes.
Integration with existing security tools
Fits seamlessly into existing security environments and frameworks, enhancing protection without requiring a complete overhaul of current systems and practices.