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How do I create pax file?

Below are step by step instructions for creating pax archives using ezyZip.
  1. To add files to your pax archive, you have two options:
  2. (Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create PAX File" button.
  3. Click "Create PAX File". It will start compressing the files.
    Save the created pax file to local drive
  4. Click "Save PAX File" to save the archive to selected destination folder.

    Save the created pax file to local drive

How do I create pax archive from a folder?

Create a PAX archive that includes all the contents of your selected folder, including any subfolders and their files. Simply click the folder button and ezyZip will archive your entire folder structure while maintaining the original organization. You can then drag & drop more files & folders as you wish to expand your archive with additional content.

Select folder

How do I convert Dropbox files to pax?

  1. Click on the Dropbox logo () in the file selector button.

    Select from Dropbox

  2. The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
  3. Once you have selected the file(s), they will appear in the listing. Follow the instructions above to compress the files.
  4. To save the resulting PAX file to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save PAX File" button. This will require authorisation the first time you run it.

    The file will be stored in /Apps/ezyZip folder.

What operating system and browser does ezyZip support?

ezyZip is an online tool that supports any OS that can run a modern browser. We have tested it to work with Windows, MacOS, Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, Debian), Android, ChromeOS (Chromebook), iOS (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch).

We are continuously updating the system, so ensure you are using the latest version of one of the popular browsers or their variants. (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues.

What is a pax file?

A PAX file (Portable Archive Interchange) is an archive format designed to address the limitations of both TAR and CPIO. Created as a POSIX standard, PAX combines the best features of both formats while adding support for longer filenames, larger file sizes, and better handling of different character encodings. It can read and write various archive formats, making it highly versatile for cross-platform file archiving.

PAX archives are particularly valuable in environments where compatibility and portability are crucial. The format supports extended attributes and can handle complex file metadata that might be lost with other archiving methods. When creating PAX archives with ezyZip, date information is not included and empty directories are not added to the resulting archive file.

What is ezyZip?

ezyZip is a collection of online file management tools, including this free pax file creation utility. Unlike other online file compression tools, ezyZip runs locally in your browser, ensuring your privacy is protected. You can create pax archives quickly and securely without uploading your files to a server.