Translation guide
A file that contains a collection of data or documents, often compressed, for storage or transfer.
A single file that bundles multiple files together, often with compression, like .zip or .tar.gz.
The most direct and common term for an archive file in computing contexts. Widely understood.
Please extract this archive file.
A more technical or formal term, literally 'library file'. Used in some software interfaces.
A password is required to open the archive file.
Means 'compressed file'. Often used interchangeably with archive file, but emphasizes compression. Note that not all archive files are compressed.
Please send the compressed file by email.
A file stored for long-term preservation, often in a corporate or institutional setting.
A file attached to an email that contains multiple documents, often in .zip format.
Means 'attached archive file'. Commonly used in business emails.
The attached archive file contains the invoice.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often use the specific file format name (e.g., 'ZIPファイル') instead of the generic 'アーカイブファイル'. Use 'アーカイブファイル' when the format is unknown or when speaking generally.
I'll keep the important data as an archive file.