We show you how to open & view ZIP files on iPhone or Android Mobile. You can use built-in feature or apps like Google Files or iZip.

Open the Files app and browse through your files, or use the search bar to find the zip file you want to unzip. Tap on the zip file and select the Extract option.

Computing 101: how to zip and unzip a file You can easily compress and extract files with your macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, or ChromeOS device by using a built-in feature.

File compression isn't just for desktops and laptops. Android devices can benefit from ZIP files too.

This article describes what ZIP files are and why they're used in some situations. We'll also look at how to open one to see its contents, and how to convert the files inside to a different format ...