How to Repair Damaged ZIP File?

Updated on April 20, 2020

Learn how to extract files from damaged ZIP folder with the help of Remo ZIP Repair tool. Download the free trial version of the tool, and extract corrupt/damaged ZIP file in a couple of clicks. Try now for free!!!

If you meet with an error message while trying to extract ZIP file, then don't worry! Here's a solution to repair damaged ZIP file, and extract it's contents with free Remo ZIP Repair tool. Prior going to the solution of damaged ZIP file repair, let's have a look at few error messages that occur while extracting ZIP file, when it is corrupt or damaged.

Error messages that indicates that the ZIP file is corrupt or damaged:

  • CRC (Cyclic redundancy check) error
  • Zip file header not found
  • File is corrupted. WinZip cannot open it
  • Compressed folder is invalid

Factors Responsible for the corruption/damage of ZIP File:

  • Improper Compression: If the different files or folders are zipped in improper manner, then the Zip file will become damaged during decompression of the file and the contents will not be accessed by the user
  • File Download Error: While downloading any Zip file from unsecure internet sources, there is a chance of receiving already virus infected Zip file which is again of no use because it will not open at all
  • Severe Virus or Malware Attack: If you talk about Windows OS, it is very much vulnerable against malicious programs like virus or malware. So, the Zip file stored in such infected PC has a high chance to get damaged
  • Changing the File Format: If you change .zip file to any other incompatible format, then the file may be altered which in turn damage the file totally
  • Inappropriate Extraction: In the time of decompressing the Zipped file, if any interruption occurs, then the file will not be extracted and you will be left with the error message saying that the file is inaccessible

Likewise, loss of password, abrupt system termination, sudden power failure, hard disks having bad sectors, Zip archive transmission error and etc. are also the factors responsible for Zip file damaging. But now, there exists perfect solution for the situation on how to repair damaged Zip file, and that is Remo Repair ZIP program that can fix ZIP files in minutes. Remo ZIP Repair Tool performs exceptionally good  in terms of WinZip corrupt file repair.

Damaged ZIP File Repair Tool - Remo Repair ZIP!

Remo Repair Zip is the best utility to fix damaged Zip file on Windows OS based computers. The software is built with powerful algorithm, which helps to fix and extract files from damaged Zip archive. The application provides user friendly interface, through which even a person from non-technical background can operate this tool without facing any difficulty and fix Zip files that are damaged. Including .zip file, this tool even supports fixing of .zipx file type. It also repairs password protected, large sized and encrypted Zip archive. Furthermore, Remo Repair ZIP software is compatible to run on all the latest Windows operating system like Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 in order to repair damaged Zip archive. Along with damaged ZIP files, you can even extract corrupt ZIP file contents by fixing them using Remo ZIP Repair Utility.

Why Remo ZIP Repair?

  • Demo Version: The software is available for demo download, using which you can check whether the software is capable to repair damaged ZIP files or not, that too before purchase
  • Safe to use: Remo Repair ZIP is a non-destructive read-only software, which ensures no modification or changes are made to your original corrupt Zip file while the archive is being fixed.
  • Technical Support: 24 / 7 technical assistance is provided to you round the clock so that if you get any trouble while using the tool to fix damaged WinZip file in proper manner.

How to Repair Damaged ZIP File with Remo Repair ZIP?

Step 1: For damaged Zip file repair, download and install Remo Repair Zip software to your desktop / laptop computer. Open the application and follow the main screen procedures. Use "Browse" option to choose your damaged Zip file, which you want to repair. Initialize the repair process by clicking on "Repair" button.

Figure 1: Select Zip File

Step 2: The application scans and fixes the damaged Zip file. Monitor the repair process in progress bar.

Figure 2: Repair Process

Step 3: After repair completion, the tool displays all the files and folders from the damaged Zip file.

Figure 3: Preview Repaired File

Step 4: At last, save the repaired Zip archive to your desired location.

Figure 4: Save Repaired File