How to Compress/Extract ZIP Files on iPhone/iPad – Guide

Not so long ago, it was nearly impossible to create and extract zip files on your iPhone or iPad. Not anymore, thanks to iCloud and the Files app. This article will show you how to easily use ZIP files in your mobile device. Zip or ZIP files are a compressed file format that supports lossless data compression. It usually contains one or more files or directories that you can compress for easy storage and sharing. Both Microsoft with Windows and Apple with macOS have had built-in support for ZIP for many years. The ability to create, compress and extract these files into mobile devices has not been so easy either. On iOS and iPadOS, this must be done using the Files app.

How to Unzip a zipped file on iPhone and iPad

The unzipped files will be saved in the same location as the original zip file, which can now be safely deleted.

How to Compress a File or Folder on iPhone and iPad

The new zip file containing your file/folder will be automatically saved in the same location as the originals.

How to Compress multiple files into a single zip on iPhone and iPad

The new zip file containing your files/folders will be automatically saved as “archive.zip” in the same location as the original files. To rename it to something more recognizable, just press and hold the zip and select Rename from the contextual menu.

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