How to Open a .ZIP file.
How to Download and Open Your Digital Files
To open the .ZIP file folder, please see instructions below:
Windows 7 and 10
- Right-click on the Zip file and choose “Extract All”
- Click "Browse" and choose a location for the folder to be extracted into
*Note: Make sure the “Show extracted files when complete” box is checked so you can immediately find the unzipped files after it is opened and extracted.
Windows XP and Vista
- Double click on the zip folder.
- In the window that opens, click on the “Extract all Files” link.
- The “Extraction Wizard” will open, click “Next.”
- Choose a destination for your unzipped folder
- Click “Finish” to complete the download
Double click on the zip file. Your files will automatically be extracted.
Android/iPhone
To open files on an Android or iPhone, you will need to install a ZIP file app. For iPhones, you can download and install the iZip app. To download .ZIP files on an Android, download the Files app from Google Play Store. This app comes already installed on many Android phones.
For a more detailed guide with pictures on opening and saving .ZIP files on any device, please see this helpful article: How to Open a ZIP File on Any Device.