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  2. Open File Explorer and find the compressed folder. To unzip the entire folder, right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions. You can also select Extract All from the command ribbon. To decompress a single file or folder, double-click the compressed folder to open it.

    • Windows Default Program: Double-click the.zip file. On an XP or newer systems, your Windows machine has a built-in extractor program. Double-clicking the zipped (.zip) file will open the built-in system.
    • Mac Default Program: Double-click the.zip file. Double clicking the zipped (.zip) file will automatically activate your Mac's built-in extractor program and the zipped files will automatically be unzipped.
    • WinZip (Downloadable Software): Download and install WinZip. Go to WinZip.com and download the Winzip software. Install the WinZip software. Open WinZip. Double click on the WinZip file icon.
    • Windows. Double-click the ZIP file. This displays the contents in a File Explorer window. 2 Click Extract all. It's the icon that looks like a folder with a zipper and four blue squares near the top of the window.
  3. To zip (compress) a file or folder. To unzip (extract) files or folders from a zipped folder. Combine several files into a single compressed folder to save storage space or to share them more easily.

  4. Jul 20, 2021 · ZIP files hold several compressed files inside, reducing how much space they take on your hard drive. They need to be unzipped to use the files, though. Here's how to do it.

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  5. How to unzip files with WinZip. While you can unzip files using Windows' or macOS’ native features, downloading a dedicated unzipping app like WinZip is more practical. Aside from opening .ZIP files, WinZip lets you open other archive formats like .RAR, .7Z, and .CAB files, edit PDF files, save space on your computer, back up your files, and more.

  6. Sep 1, 2021 · In Windows 11, the ZIP file format compresses data and makes files smaller, which speeds up file transfers and saves disk space. You can also use ZIP compression to combine multiple files into one compact package. Here's how to zip and unzip files on Windows 11.

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