Compression instructions below
How do I create PAX file?
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To add files to your PAX archive, you have two options:
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Click "Select files to archive" to open the file chooser
- Drag and drop files and folders directly onto ezyZip
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(Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create PAX File" button.
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Click "Create PAX File". It will start compressing the files.
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Click "Save PAX File" to save the archive to selected destination folder.
How do I create PAX archive from a folder?

How do I convert Dropbox files to PAX?
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Click on the Dropbox logo () in the file selector button.
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The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
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Once you have selected the file(s), they will appear in the listing. Follow the instructions above to compress the files.
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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?
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?
Why should I use ezyZip?
ezyZip processes files directly in your browser. Unlike most online tools, your files are not uploaded to our servers, which means faster processing and better privacy. Take a look at the feature comparison below and we think youll agree that ezyZip is the better choice for your file conversion needs.
Feature | ezyZip | Other Online Tools |
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No Software Installation | Works Directly in Browser | Works Directly in Browser |
Processing Location | Your Browser (No Upload) | Their Servers (Upload Required) |
Privacy & Security | 100% Private (Files Never Leave Your Device) | Files Uploaded, Accessible by Others |
Processing Speed | Fast (No Upload/Download Time) | Slow (Upload + Process + Download) |
Registration Required | Never | Often Required for Large Files |
Works Offline | Yes (After Page Load) | No |
Supported Formats | 70+ Archive Formats | Limited Format Support |
Cost | 100% Free | Free with Limitations / Paid Tiers |
Established | Since 2009 (15+ Years) | Recent (May Disappear) |