A Zip file contains one or more files that has been
compressed or archived to reduce the overall file size. It
is a data compression and archive format, and supported by
all major operating systems including Windows, which has
in-built support for Zip files.
Zip file is widely used to compress files, to send data
over internet or to backup data. However, due to its
architecture it is highly prone to corruptions. Corruption
or any sort of damage can leave crucial data inside a Zip
file inaccessible.
There can be several causes, which can leave a Zip file in
corrupt or damaged state. The below mentioned list
highlights few common causes for Zip file corruption.