How do I turn a website into a ZIP file?
Simply enter the website URL in our tool and click "Download as ZIP". Our system will automatically fetch all HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, and other resources, then package them into a single ZIP archive. The entire process takes 5-30 seconds for most websites.
Is there a way to save a website as a file?
Yes, our tool saves the complete website as a ZIP archive containing all HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and media files. After downloading, you can extract the ZIP and open index.html in any browser to view the website offline with its original layout and styling preserved.
⚠️ Is website cloning legal?
Website cloning for personal use, education, or research is generally legal. However, republishing copyrighted content, violating Terms of Service, or commercial use without permission may be illegal. Always ensure compliance with copyright laws and the website's Terms of Service. We recommend using downloaded content only for offline reading, learning, backup, or analysis purposes.
⚠️ What websites CANNOT be downloaded?
The following cannot be fully downloaded:
- Password-protected pages - Content behind authentication
- Dynamic content requiring user interaction - Content appearing only after clicks/scrolls
- Single-page applications with heavy JavaScript routing - React, Angular, Vue apps may not fully copy
- Websites with anti-scraping protection - Sites using CAPTCHA or bot detection
- Server-side processing and databases - PHP scripts, databases, backend logic
Do I need to install any software?
No installation required. Our tool works directly in your browser without any downloads, extensions, or plugins. Simply paste the URL and click download. You'll only need a ZIP extraction tool (built into all modern operating systems) to view the files after downloading.
How long does website cloning take?
Typically 5-30 seconds for standard websites with a few dozen pages. Larger sites with many images or files may take up to 2 minutes. The time depends on the total number of assets (images, scripts, stylesheets) and page complexity.
⚠️ What are the file size limitations?
We recommend downloading sites under 100MB total size. Sites with approximately ~1,000 files work best. Larger sites may experience timeouts or incomplete downloads. For very large websites (10,000+ pages), consider using command-line tools like wget or httrack instead.
Can I download my entire WordPress website?
Yes, you can download all public pages and posts from your WordPress site. However, admin areas, plugin files, and database content are not included. For complete WordPress backups (including database, themes, and plugins), use WordPress export plugins like UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration.
Will the downloaded website look the same offline?
Yes, the layout, styling, and images will appear identical to the online version. However, external resources (APIs, external scripts, Google Fonts from CDN) and dynamic features (login forms, search functions, real-time data) may not work offline. For best offline viewing, ensure the site uses primarily local resources.
What file types are included in the ZIP?
All linked resources are included:
- HTML - All webpage structure files
- CSS - Stylesheets for design and layout
- JavaScript - Scripts for interactivity
- Images - JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP
- Fonts - WOFF, WOFF2, TTF, OTF
- Videos - MP4, WebM (if hosted on same domain)
