Guides

Short, practical walkthroughs for zipping and unzipping files on whatever device you're using.

• How to unzip files on iPhone or iPad

  Extract a .zip with the built-in Files app — no third-party app needed — and what to try when it won't cooperate.

• How to unzip files on Android

  Step-by-step for Files by Google, Samsung My Files, and a universal browser method that works on any Android phone.

• How to open a ZIP file on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook

  Use the extractor already built into each desktop system — plus an online fallback for locked-down machines.

• ZIP vs RAR vs 7z: which format should you use?

  A plain-English comparison of compression, compatibility, and encryption so you know which one to pick.

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