Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress. Tap the ZIP file or archive. A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.

How to Unzip Files and Folders on Mac. Unzipping an archive is even easier. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Zip file that you downloaded on the internet or something that you compressed yourself. Navigate to the archive in the Finder app and double-click the Zip file. After several seconds, the file or the folder will decompress in the same folder. The built-in compression system that can zip and unzip files in macOS and OS X is relatively basic, which is why many third-party apps are also available. A quick look at the Mac App Store reveals more than 50 apps for zipping and unzipping files. How to Unzip a Zip File With Your iPhone or iPad’s Files App The Files app, added in iOS 11, supports zip files. You can open them, see their contents, and extract files without any third-party apps. You’ll still need an app from the App Store if you want to create zip files. The owners of new iPads often hesitate whether it is possible to unzip files of different archive types on this Apple device. Imagine a situation: you purchased an iPad and opened a mail with a zipped file as an attachment. The device refuses to unzip this archive, and it may drive you mad or at least confuse.

Along with many awesome new features on iPadOS like auto-play in Photos and the floating keyboard comes the ability to quickly zip and unzip items in the Files app. This is a wonderful feature these days when so many people share large files for both business and pleasure.

Whether it’s a big collection of spreadsheets or a smaller group of images, here’s how to easily zip and unzip files on your iPad with iPadOS.

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Contents

• 1 How to zip files on iPadOS in the Files app
• 3 A long time coming

How to zip files on iPadOS in the Files app

If you’re the one that needs to zip a selection of files into one archive, Apple has made it super simple to compress them in the Files app.

1. Open the Files app and navigate to the folder containing the files you want to zip.
2. Tap Select on the top right.
3. Mark each of the files you’d like to zip.
4. Tap More on the bottom right and select Compress.

An Archive.zip file will appear within that same folder and contain the files you zipped.

How to rename your ZIP file

It’s likely that you’re sharing the ZIP file you just created and changing the name is also likely unless you want to share it with the default name Archive.zip. With the new Quick Actions introduced in the Files app too, this is a breeze.

1. Tap and hold the ZIP file until you see the Quick Actions pop up.
2. Select Rename.

3. Type in the new name and then tap Done on the top.

Done! Now you can do whatever you like with your ZIP file.

How to unzip files on iPadOS in the Files app

You can see how easy it is to zip files on iPadOS and unzipping them is even simpler.

1. Open the Files app and navigate to the zipped file you want to unzip.
2. Tap the file.

You’ll then see that file unzip and turn into a folder within that same folder. Just tap to access the contents.

A long time coming

The ability to zip and unzip files on iPad without a third-party app or jumping through hoops is a terrific feature for iPadOS. With these functions built right into the Files app, you can work faster than before.

What do you think of the ability to quickly zip and unzip files on iPad? Is this something you’ve been waiting for too? Let us know your thoughts on this or other new features for the Files app on iPadOS in the comments below!

Sandy worked for many years in the IT industry as a project manager, department manager, and PMO Lead. She then decided to follow her dream and now writes about technology full-time. Sandy holds a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology.

She loves technology– specifically – terrific games and apps for iOS, software that makes your life easier, and productivity tools that you can use every day, in both work and home environments.

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On iPhone or iPod touch

If you need to share a large file or multiple files, a compressed file takes up less storage space and can be sent faster because of its smaller file size. Learn how to compress or uncompress files on your iPhone or iPod touch.

How to create a ZIP file on your iPhone or iPod touch

1. Open the Files app, then choose a location like On My iPhone or iCloud Drive.
2. Tap the more button , then tap Select. Choose one or more files.
   
3. Tap the more button in the lower right, then tap Compress.
   

If you selected one file, a ZIP file with the same filename saves to that folder. If you selected multiple files, a ZIP archive named Archive.zip saves to that folder. To change its name, touch and hold on the ZIP archive, then select Rename.

How to open a ZIP file on your iPhone or iPod touch

1. Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress.
2. Tap the ZIP file or archive.
3. A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.
4. Tap to open the folder.

On iPad

If you need to share a large file or multiple files, a compressed file takes up less storage space and can be sent faster because of its smaller file size. Learn how to compress or uncompress files on your iPad.

How to create a ZIP file on your iPad

1. Open the Files app, then choose a location like On My iPhone or iCloud Drive.
2. Tap Select, then choose one or more files.
3. Tap More, then tap Compress.
4. If you selected one file, a ZIP file with the same filename saves to that folder. If you selected multiple files, a ZIP archive named Archive.zip saves to that folder. To change its name, touch and hold on the ZIP archive, then select Rename.

How to open a ZIP file on your iPad

1. Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress.
2. Tap the ZIP file or archive.
3. A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.

Need more help?

Unzip For Apple Free

• You can uncompress .ar, .bz2, .cpio, .rar, .tar, .tgz, or .zip files in the Files app.
• Learn other ways you can use the Files app.
• If a file is too large to send as a regular attachment, you can also try using Mail Drop.
• Want to share multiple files with friends or colleagues? Try sharing a folder in iCloud Drive.