Free Tool

Extension .zip Packager

Drop your extension folder or select files to create a correctly structured .zip for the Chrome Web Store. Auto-strips the containing folder, excludes dev files, and validates your manifest is at the root. Runs entirely in your browser.

Drop your extension folder here

Or click to browse — select the folder containing manifest.json

Common .zip Packaging Mistakes

Zipping the folder instead of its contents

manifest.json must be at the root of the zip — not inside a subfolder. This tool auto-fixes this.

Including node_modules or .git

Development files bloat your zip and can cause rejection. This tool auto-excludes them.

Including .env or credentials

Secret files can leak API keys. This tool warns you and excludes .env files automatically.

Missing manifest.json

Every extension must have a manifest.json. This tool validates its presence before packaging.

Want to validate your extension before submitting?

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