What Is a ZIP File?
Another example can be seen when downloading or sharing dozens of photos.
Other Tools and Capabilities
There aremanycompression/decompression tools that can be used toopen (and create!)
ZIP filesif you don’t want to go with the built-in function on your gear.
Some can also encrypt and password protect them.
I recommend using an online ZIP opener only if the file is on the small side.
it’s possible for you to also open one on most mobile devices.
iOS users can installiZipfor free, and Android users should be able to work with ZIP files viaB1 Archiveror7Zipper.
If you need help opening a .ZIP.CPGZ file, seeWhat Is a CPGZ File?.
How to Convert a ZIP File
Files can only be converted to something of a similar format.
More Information on ZIP Files
Below are related details that come up when talking about this format.
One free program that uses brute force to remove a ZIP password isZIP Password Cracker Pro.
For example,Photos.jpg.zipis still a ZIP file because JPG comesbeforeZIP.
I want to reiterate how important it is to read the file extension carefully.
One such program that does this isCOMODO Backup.
In Windows 11, you’ll need to selectShow more optionsto see that menu.
To zip up files/folders in macOS, right-click them and selectCompress Itemsfrom the menu to make anArchive.zipfile.
If you’d rather make the archive online, I recommendTinyWow’s ZIP creator.
See theZIP File Format Specificationfor more details.
