How to Open Zip Files With a Mac. If someone has compressed a file that you need to open for your company, you can open it with your Mac. For example, say a vendor has sent you a zipped file ...

We show you how to open & view ZIP files on iPhone or Android Mobile. You can use built-in feature or apps like Google Files or iZip.

Open the Files app on your iPhone or iPad. Head to a location containing files you want to zip, like On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, or third-party services connected to the Files app.

To unzip a file on your computer or phone, you can use tools that come pre-installed on the device. In some cases, using a third-party app might help.

Open Files by Google and navigate to the directory in which you downloaded your compressed file. It's most likely in your Downloads directory. Find your ZIP file and tap it.

Open the Files app and browse through your files, or use the search bar to find the zip file you want to unzip. Tap on the zip file and select the Extract option.

If 7-Zip cannot open an archive or compressed file and you see Cannot open file as archive error message, here's what you can do.

To unzip a compressed item on a Mac, just double-click on the zip file. According to Apple, you can only open a zip file if you have enough space on your Mac for the item.

When you "zip" a file, you'll compress its data and reduce how much space it takes up on your computer or phone.

Enter your iTunes password to authorize the download. Open your iPhone email client or Web browser, depending on whether you are opening an email attachment or a ZIP file from the Internet.