{"id":3076,"date":"2017-11-02T23:17:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T23:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uaetechnician.ae\/?p=3076"},"modified":"2020-08-07T10:28:10","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T10:28:10","slug":"open-zip-files-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uaetechnician.ae\/open-zip-files-free","title":{"rendered":"How to open ZIP files for free"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you tired of the advertising windows that appear every time you open an archive with WinRAR or WinZip?\u00a0Well, you could buy a license and unlock the full version of one of these programs, or maybe you could rely on the “standard” included in Windows or macOS.\u00a0How do you say?\u00a0Do not you spend money and do you think compression utilities included in Windows and macOS are too limited?\u00a0Then I do not see any other solutions, you have to download a free application for compressed archive management: There are so many to choose from, you just have to find the one that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n

Whether you have a Windows PC or a Mac, I assure you that you will find a program that can open free ZIP files and resolve all of your compressed file management issues. You can also extract ZIP-protected ZIP files and multi-volume archives (multiple partitions) without annoying ad screens or interruptions. And it does not end there! Using the programs I’m about to advise you, you can also open other compressed file formats (eg RAR, 7z etc) and create compressed archives from files and folders that you saved on your PC.<\/p>\n

In the second part of the post, if you need it, you’ll also find apps that open ZIP files on smartphones and tablets, free of charge. Now, however, let’s not lose any further in the chat, and let’s see what are the best free solutions for managing archived files on all major software platforms. Good reading and good fun!<\/p>\n

How to open ZIP files on your computer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are looking for a solution to open ZIP files for free on your computer, here are a lot of satisfaction: below you will find a list of software for Windows and MacOS that allows you to open the ZIP, RAR and many other types of compressed files at no cost without showing annoying shots promotional.<\/p>\n

7-Zip (Windows)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unable to talk about free software to open ZIP files without mentioning 7-Zip<\/a> , the best free and open source alternative to WinRAR and WinZip. It is compatible with all major compressed file formats (ZIP, 7z, DMG, RAR etc.), including password-protected and multi-volume archives, and also allows you to create new ones in ZIP and 7z format.<\/p>\n

To download 7-Zip on your PC, connect to its official website and click on the\u00a0download\u00a0link next to the\u00a0\u00a064-bit x64\u00a0entry (or next to the\u00a032-bit x86\u00a0entry\u00a0if you still use a 32-bit operating system ).\u00a0Then open the\u00a07zxx-x64.exe\u00a0file that you just downloaded on your PC and, in the window that opens, first click on the\u00a0Yes\u00a0button and then on\u00a0Install and\u00a0Close\u00a0to complete the 7-Zip installation process.\u00a0If you are asked to restart your PC, you agree.<\/p>\n

Now you can open any ZIP file with 7-Zip by right-clicking on its icon and selecting\u00a07-Zip> Open\u00a0from the menu that opens.\u00a0Choose whether to open the individual files in the archive, by double-clicking them, or extracting them to a folder of your choice: To do this, you can drag the files with the mouse out of the 7-Zip window or you can click on the\u00a0Extract\u00a0button\u00a0that is located at the top left and then choose the file destination folder using the\u00a0[…]\u00a0button\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Do you want to make sure that 7-Zip automatically opens ZIP files when you double-click their icons?\u00a0Nothing is easier: open\u00a07-Zip File Manager\u00a0(you can find it in the\u00a0Windows\u00a0Start\u00a0menu\u00a0), go to the\u00a0Tools> Options\u00a0menu\u00a0at the top and, in the window that opens, click the column next to the\u00a0zip\u00a0icon\u00a0until the word\u00a07-Zip\u00a0appears.\u00a0Then click the\u00a0Apply\u00a0button\u00a0to save the changes and the game is done.<\/p>\n

PeaZip (Windows \/ Linux)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

PeaZip<\/a> is a great free and open source software for managing compressed archives. It is compatible with Windows and Linux and supports all major archive formats: ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, ZIPX etc and also supports encrypted files, multi-volume archives and ZIP, ZIPx, and ZIP archive creation. It is also available in a portable version that does not require any installations to be used.<\/p>\n

\"HowTo download PeaZip on your PC, connect to the official program site and click on the PeaZip 64 bit Free Download button (or the PeaZip Free Download button if you are still using a 32-bit operating system) and then on the Download PeaZip button. When the download is complete, open the file PeaZip-xx.WIN64.exe that you just downloaded to your computer and, in the window that opens, click on the Yes button and then Next. Now click the Next button, choose the file formats you want to open automatically with PeaZip by double-clicking their icons (eg ZIP, ZIPX, and RAR ) and finish the program installation process by clicking on Next and then on Install and Finish.<\/p>\n

Now you just have to double-click on a ZIP file, wait for PeaZip to open and choose what to do. If you want to open one of the files in the archive, simply double-click on it. Instead, if you want to extract the contents of the archive into a folder, use the Extract button on the top left or drag your interest files out of the PeaZip window. Easier than that ?!The Unarchiver (MacOS)<\/p>\n

If you have a Mac and you need to open ZIP files for free, you can contact the “serial” utility included in macOS or\u00a0The Unarchiver<\/a>\u00a0, a free application that allows you to double-click all the files in the archives ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, ZH, ARJ and ARC format (including encrypted archives and multi-volume archives).\u00a0To install it, open the Mac App Store’s home page and click on the\u00a0Get \/ Install\u00a0button on the\u00a0top left.<\/p>\n

When the installation is complete, to associate The Unarchiver with ZIP files and open them automatically with this one, start the program by selecting its icon from the Launchpad and, in the window that opens, select the\u00a0Archive Formats<\/strong>\u00a0tab.\u00a0Then, tap the check mark next to\u00a0Zip archive<\/strong>\u00a0and the game is done.<\/p>\n

From this point on, by double-clicking a ZIP file icon, the contents of the file will be extracted into the current folder (in a subfolder with the same archive name).\u00a0If you want to modify this behavior, open The Unarchiver, select the\u00a0Extract<\/strong>\u00a0tab,\u00a0and choose the default folder where you extract the ZIP archive files from the\u00a0Extract archives<\/strong>\u00a0drop-down menu.<\/p>\n

BetterZip Quick Look Generator (macOS)<\/h3>\n

Use a Mac and would you like to have the contents of the ZIP files before you extract them?\u00a0It can be done.\u00a0All you need is\u00a0BetterZip Quick Look Generator, a Quick Look plugin that lets you view a list of files contained in ZIP archives without having to extract them first.\u00a0It is compatible with all macOS versions and is extremely easy to use.<\/p>\n

To download BetterZip Quick Look Generator on your computer, connect to this Web page and click on\u00a0\u00a0Legacy version 1.5\u00a0\u00a0below.\u00a0Once\u00a0installed, take the\u00a0BetterZipQL.qlgenerator\u00a0file\u00a0\u00a0you just downloaded on the Mac and copy it to the\u00a0\/ Library \/ QuickLook \/\u00a0folder\u00a0\u00a0(if you do not know how to reach this folder, right-click the\u00a0Finder\u00a0icon\u00a0\u00a0in the Dock bar, select\u00a0\u00a0Go to the folder\u00a0\u00a0from the menu that appears and pasts the path\u00a0\/ Library \/ QuickLook \/\u00a0\u00a0in the window that opens. At this point, open the\u00a0\u00a0MacOS\u00a0Terminal and the\u00a0qlmanage – rcommand so reset Quick Look and make the actual changes.<\/p>\n

\"BetterZipYou can not!\u00a0From this moment on, by selecting a ZIP file in the Finder (or Desk) and by pressing the\u00a0spacebar\u00a0on your Mac’s keyboard, you can view the contents of the archive without first extracting it.\u00a0Comfortable, right?<\/p>\n

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How to open ZIP files on smartphones and tablets<\/h2>\n

Do you often receive ZIP files via email and are you looking for a way to open them in mobility using your smartphone or tablet?\u00a0No problem, there are several apps you can rely on (if we exclude those present on Android and iOS, for example, iCloud Drive, which are pretty limited).<\/p>\n

X-plore File Manager (Android)<\/h3>\n

X-plore File Manager <\/a>\u00a0is a great free file manager for Android. Among its many features, it also allows you to open ZIP files. Extract the contents into a user’s choice folder. It supports password-protected archives, multi-volume archives, and also provides access to cloud storage services, such as Dropbox or Google Drive.<\/p>\n

To download X-plore File Manager on your device, look for the application within the Play Store, select its icon from the search results and click on the Install \/ Accept button. Once the download is complete, start the app, go to the path that contains the ZIP file you want to extract and then click on the icon of the latter: the contents of the archive will immediately be visible under the file.<\/p>\n

Readdle Documents (iOS)-\u00a0How to open ZIP files<\/h3>\n

Readdle Documents\u00a0\u00a0is a free iOS file manager that allows you to manage and view various types of files, including ZIP files (even if password-protected).\u00a0It also supports cloud storage services (eg Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud Drive) and local network devices.\u00a0To download it on your iPhone or iPad, search it in the\u00a0App Store\u00a0and first click on the\u00a0Get It\u00a0button\u00a0next to its icon in the search results and then on the\u00a0Install\u00a0button.<\/p>\n

When the installation is complete, start Readdle Documents and go to the path that contains the ZIP archive of your interest.\u00a0For example, if the ZIP file you want to extract is in a local device folder, you must select the\u00a0Documents\u00a0tab.\u00a0If you are on a network or online service path, go to\u00a0Services, sign up for the\u00a0Add Account\u00a0option and select the cloud storage service or the FTP server, SFTP, SMB, or WebDAV server you are interested in.<\/p>\n

Finally, tap the\u00a0ZIP file\u00a0icon\u00a0to extract and open the folder with the same archive name that is created in the current folder: inside it you will find all the data that was extracted from the archive.<\/p>\n

Other apps to open ZIP files for free<\/h3>\n

If none of the applications I’ve just listed has fully met your expectations, check out my post on the best\u00a0apps to open ZIP files\u00a0: there you will find a wide range of apps for Android, iOS and Windows Mobile 10 is able to open ZIP files (plus other types of compressed archives) in an extremely easy and fast way.<\/p>\n

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