Glossary term

Stored entry

A ZIP entry packaged without compression. It is useful for compatibility but does not shrink size.

Why it matters

This term appears often when opening, checking, extracting, creating, or troubleshooting archive files. Understanding it helps you choose safer local tools and avoid upload-based shortcuts for private files.

Related ZipFile.org tools

Check a ZIP file, check file signatures, or calculate a SHA-256 hash.