Zip files are compressed files that can hold one or more files or folders. In order to make multiple files or folders easier to transfer or store, they use compression to decrease the file size of those items. However, while using an iPad, you can face issues opening a zip file. There are several options for opening zip files on the iPad, iPad Pro, and iPad mini which will be explained in this article.
Bonus: If you are an Apple iPhone lover, then you might be interested in opening a Zip Files on Your iPhone, with the files app and other third-party apps.
Method 1: Utilizing the Files App
On the iPad, the “Files App” is the ‘default file manager’. Though you can access iPad files locally and as well on iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other cloud storage services. The Files app can open zip files on iPad, iPad Pro and iPad Air2 in the following ways:
Step 1: Launch the Files app on your iPad.
Step 2: Tap to the directory where the zip file is located/stored. This may be any folder on your iPad, including Dropbox and iCloud Drive.
Step 3: Tap the zip file to choose it.
Step 4: Tap the “Preview Content” button. The Preview Content will show you all the Zip files within that folder.
Step 5: For extracting the Zip files, tap the “Share” icon in the upper right-hand side corner of your device screen.
Step 6: Select the storage service where you wish to extract the files.
For example, to save files onto your iCloud drive, tap “Save to Files”, and then select a destination folder.
Step 7: Once, you have selected the target folder, tap the “Save” button to start the procedure for extracting the zip files.
Method 2: Using Third-Party Apps
You can find numerous zip file extractors and openers apps on the Apple App Store, here are the most commonly known applications are:
WinZip
WinZip is a well-known file compression and extraction app for iOS devices. It enables you to open zip files and unpack the files contained within them. WinZip may also be used to generate zip files.
iZip
iZip is another popular zip file extraction app that allows you to open and extract files from zip files. It also supports RAR, 7Z, and TAR compressed file formats.
Documents by Readdle
Documents by Readdle is a file management software that allows you to access files on your iPad as well as those saved on cloud storage sites. It also has a zip file extraction capability.
Follow these procedures to open a zip file on your iPad with these apps:
Step 1: Open the AppStore and install the application.
Step 2: Run the application and open the folder containing a Zip File.
Step 3: Select the zip file by tapping on it.
Step 4: The “Open With” menu will appear on the iPad screen, just select the desired app you wish to use to open the zip file. For example, if your wish app is WinZip select WinZip from the list of available apps,
Step 5: After opening the extraction software app, you may extract the files from the zip file.
Method 3: Make use of iCloud.com
If you have iCloud enabled on your iPad, you may also open zip files via iCloud.com. Here’s how it’s done:
Step 1: Navigate to iCloud.com on your iPad using Safari.
Step 2: Enter the Apple ID and Password in the iCloud account sign-in form
Step 3: Once signed in, select the “iCloud Drive” icon.
Step 4: Go to the spot on your IPad where you have saved the zip file.
Step 5: Select the zip file by tapping on it.
Step 6: Locate the download button in the upper right corner and tap on it. (the Zip file downloading will start now).
Step 7: once, the downloading has been finished, tap on the file and it will open on your iPad screen.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are various ways to open zip files on an iPad.
Apple’s default “Files App” is the built-in Zip Files Opener in iPad, iPhone, and Mac. You can preview and extract the content in the Zip File from local drive, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Email, and Dropbox. However, there are many several third-party applications available on the Apple AppStore, such as WinZip, iZip, and Documents by Readdle, which provide an alternate way to extract files from zip files. Another option is to use iCloud.com to download and open zip files. These methods offer iPad users a convenient way to access and extract files from zip files.