How to open downloaded zip file

HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Enter your email address below to receive your promo code and stay up to date on the latest tech news and updates. What is a ZIP File? If you downloaded the ZIP file from the internet or as an email attachment, you might find it in the Downloads folder in your System Drive.

In the pop-up menu, select a location to extract the files. The built-in software will start extracting the files from inside the ZIP folder. Was this article helpful? Yes No. Need to chat with an expert?

Method 3. Download the Unzip app. Find your ZIP folder. Open the app or location in which your ZIP folder is stored. This step will vary, but common locations for ZIP folders on an iPhone include the following: Email — Open your email app e. Tap the ZIP folder. Doing so will open the ZIP folder's preview. Scroll right and tap Copy to Unzip. You'll find this in the menu's top row of apps. Doing so opens the Unzip app with your ZIP folder in it.

Tap your ZIP folder's name. You should see it in the middle of Unzip. This will automatically extract the ZIP folder's contents to a regular folder of the same name. Unfortunately, Unzip doesn't allow you to view the ZIP folder's files without extracting them. Tap the unzipped folder. It's a yellow item with the same name as your ZIP folder. Doing so opens the folder to display your ZIP folder's formerly compressed files. Method 4.

Download the ZIP folder if necessary. If the ZIP folder isn't already on your Android, you should be able to download it by going to its location and tapping its download link. Download the WinZip app. Open WinZip. Doing so lets WinZip access your Android's files. Select your default storage. Open the ZIP folder's location. Go to the folder in which you've saved the ZIP folder. You may have to scroll down to find the correct folder.

Select the ZIP folder. Find the ZIP folder in the current location, then tap once the checkbox to the right of its name to select it. Tap the "Unzip" icon. It's a box with a zipper on it at the top of the screen, just left of the empty checkbox. A pop-up menu will appear. Select a folder in which to store the unzipped folder. Tap Storage , tap your preferred storage option e. It's at the bottom of the screen. Doing so extracts the ZIP folder's files into your selected folder from which point you should be able to open them.

If you forgot the password, this will be very difficult. You can download a zip password cracking program and try to decrypt the password, but it will take days or even months to work. Yes No. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 1. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Install a zip opener app. Just check the app store and download one. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2. How do I open a zip files without installing an application?

To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or folder from the zipped folder to a new location. To unzip all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold or right-click the folder, select Extract All , and then follow the instructions. If you add encrypted files to a zipped folder, they'll be unencrypted when they're unzipped, which might result in unintentional disclosure of personal or sensitive information.

For that reason, we recommend that you avoid zipping encrypted files. Some types of files, like JPEG images, are already highly compressed. If you zip several JPEG pictures into a folder, the total size of the folder will be about the same as the original collection of pictures. Windows 10 Windows 8. Locate the file or folder that you want to zip. Locate the zipped folder that you want to unzip extract files or folders from. Do one of the following: To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or folder from the zipped folder to a new location.

Notes: To add files or folders to a zipped folder you created earlier, drag them to the zipped folder. Need more help?