To unzip the entire folder, right-click to select EXTRACT ALL, and then follow the instructions. Alternatively, you can use the command ribbon to select EXTRACT ALL. Double-clicking the compressed folder will open it and allow you to decompress a single file or folder. Next, move the item to a new location by dragging or copying it from the compressed folder.
- Locate the ZIP file or archive you wish to uncompress by opening the Files app.
- Tap the archive or ZIP file.
- The files are placed in a folder. Touch and hold the folder, then select Rename to change its name.
- Launch the Files application and select a location such as iCloud Drive or On My iPhone.
- After selecting the image, tap the More button. Select a file or several files.
- In the lower right corner, tap the More button, and then select Compress.
- A ZIP file with the same filename saves to the folder where you selected the original file. A ZIP archive with the name Archive.zip saves to that folder if you selected multiple files. Touch and hold the ZIP archive, then choose Rename to change its name.
Opening a ZIP File
The file extension (.zip) and a zipper on the folder icon serve as indicators of compressed files. A new folder of the same name is created when you extract files from a zipped folder. This new folder holds the files. There’s also the compressed (zipped) version.
On your PC, right-click the compressed folder. Select ‘Extract All…’ to launch the extraction wizard.
- Press [Next >].
- To locate the location where you want to save the files, click [Browse…].
- Press [Next >].
- Press [Finish].
Why Can’t I Open a ZIP File?
If zip files are not downloaded correctly, they might not open at all. Incomplete downloads also happen when files become stuck because of problems like inconsistent network connections or bad internet connections, which can all result in transfer errors, affect your Zip files, and prevent them from opening.
Unexpected events like a sudden power outage or a low battery can stop file compression and cause the system to shut down. This might contaminate the file while it’s being compressed. As a result, the Zip file can sustain damage and become inaccessible.
One specific type of corruption that prevents Zip files from opening is header corruption. The ‘header’ feature of a Zip file stores data like the file name, creation date, size, and so forth. To open or access the contents of a file, you need to know the information in the header. This merely indicates that the problem of the ZIP file not opening will arise if the header is corrupt.
If the extension of a Zip file is altered to a format that Windows does not support, it could cause significant damage. When attempting to extract data from a severely damaged Zip file, it might not open at all.
The contents of the drive, including the Zip file, may be impacted if your Zip file is kept on an external storage device and the device is harmed by exposure to risks like magnetic fields, extremely high temperatures, or even mechanical shock. Even if the drive is eventually fixed, this could cause corruption and prevent you from being able to open the Zip.
The 0xc10100bf error can also be caused by an incorrect file extension. This kind of scenario usually arises when you rename a file without properly converting it using a tool or piece of software designed for that purpose.
Unusable or corrupted Zip files must be repaired in order to be opened, and Wondershare Repair – File Repair is an excellent tool for doing just that. This is a specialist tool for fixing Windows files, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zip, and PDF files. With Repairit’s user-friendly interface, you can quickly recover and restore corrupted ZIP files to their original quality.
How to Unzip Files on Different Devices
Data from a file, several files, or a folder is compressed by ZIP files and stored in a single, smaller storage unit. With a few clicks or taps, zipping and unzipping files and folders is natively supported by both Windows and macOS, as well as their corresponding mobile operating systems.
On any operating system, you should think about the source before unzipping anything. You should never open ZIP files from senders you are not familiar with or trust in order to prevent malware from infecting your device.
Mac
There are two ways for users to open ZIP files on a Mac.
Windows
There are two methods for users to open ZIP files in Windows 10.
Android
Through the Files by Google app, Android users have had native support for ZIP files as well as additional file management features since 2017.