Open a website ZIP
Unpack website ZIPs locally, find index.html and start a browser preview.
Guided workflow
How a ZIP becomes a reviewable website preview.
The animation shows the safe flow: choose a file, analyze locally, preview inside the sandbox and export feedback separately.
The problem
Clients often receive ZIP files without knowing which file starts the site.
Simple explanation
A static website usually consists of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and images. The index.html file is often the start page. If paths, images or stylesheets are missing, the preview may look incomplete even though individual content is still readable.
Step by step
- Drop the ZIP file.
- Review the detected start page.
- Choose another HTML page if needed.
- Export review and feedback.
Common mistakes
- Uploading source project instead of dist.
- Creating ZIPs with missing assets.
- Expecting PHP or WordPress to run statically.
Checklist
- index.html exists
- relative links work
- external trackers reviewed
- ZIP report saved
FAQ
What is an index.html?
It is usually the start file of a static website and is opened first by browsers or web servers.
Why do images not load locally?
Often the image file is missing from the folder or the path in the HTML file points somewhere else.
When do you not need a backend?
For informational sites, landing pages, simple restaurant sites or static exports, a static website is often enough.