zip2john
Extract password hashes from ZIP files
TLDR
Extract hash from ZIP
$ zip2john [archive.zip] > [hash.txt]
Extract specific file$ zip2john [archive.zip]::[file.txt] > [hash.txt]
Then crack with John$ john [hash.txt]
Show cracked password$ john --show [hash.txt]
SYNOPSIS
zip2john [options] archive.zip [> hash.txt]
DESCRIPTION
zip2john extracts password hashes from ZIP files. It prepares hashes for John the Ripper.Hash extraction works on encrypted ZIPs. Both PKZIP and AES encryption.Output is John-compatible format. Pipe to file for cracking.Multiple files in archive handled. Each produces hash entry.Used with John the Ripper for recovery. Dictionary and brute-force attacks.
USAGE WORKFLOW
1. Extract hash: `zip2john archive.zip > hash.txt`2. Crack hash: `john hash.txt`3. View result: `john --show hash.txt`
INSTALL
sudo dnf install john
sudo pacman -S john
sudo apk add john
sudo zypper install john
brew install john
nix profile install nixpkgs#john
CAVEATS
For authorized recovery only. Strong passwords take time. Part of John the Ripper suite.
HISTORY
zip2john is part of John the Ripper password cracker. It enables ZIP password recovery.