How to open ZIP files on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If you need to email a large file or create an archive, a ZIP file can help save space. Follow these steps to compress files, uncompress a ZIP file, and more.
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
Open the Files app, then choose a location like On My iPhone or iCloud Drive.
Tap the More button
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, then tap Select. Choose one or more files.
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Tap the More button
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in the lower right, then tap Compress.
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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
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.
Tap to open the folder.
Unzip your files
Files by Google allows you to extract and view contents of compressed files.
Note: Only .zip files are supported.