How to Open (Extract, Unpack) Zip, Rar and 7z Archives on Android

How to Extract Compressed Files on Android

Compressed files, such as zip, rar and 7z archives, are often used as a convenient way to store and make files more transportable. They may contain multiple files, folders and images that have been packaged together in a single file. When you need to open these files on your Android device, you’ll need an application that can decompress the archive.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Download and install an archive extraction app from the Play Store. Popular archive app choices include, ZArchiver, RAR and AndroZip.
2. Launch the archive app you just downloaded. The app will ask for permission to access files on your device. Tap “Allow”.
3. Use a file browser app to locate the compressed file you need to extract.
4. Tap the archive file, and select the archive app in the “Complete action using” dialog. The archive app will launch.
5. In the archive app, tap on “Extract” and select an extraction location. You may want to create a new folder for the extracted files.
6. To begin the extraction process, tap “OK”.
7. When the extraction is finished, the archive appwill display a message saying that the files have been successfully extracted. Tap “Open” to view the extracted file.

How to Open Zip, Rar, and 7z Archives on Android

Modern Android devices support simple, easy methods for opening archives, such as Zip, Rar, and 7z files. Here are the steps you need to take to get these files open and ready for use:

1. Download a file archiver app from the Google Play Store. RAR by RAR Lab and ZArchiver by ZDevs are two popular options.
2. Find the file that you need to open. It might be in your downloads folder, or in your email.
3. Tap on the file. If you have downloaded a file archiver app, you should see an 'Open' option available. Choose it.
4. Navigate to the app you have downloaded to open the file. You typically need to navigate to the downloads folder.
5. Tap the 'Extract' option from the app. This will save the file in its main folder.
6. Tap on the extracted file to open it.

You can now access the file you just opened. Note that certain apps may have different extraction options; make sure to check what options each app has available to ensure that the file you are trying to open isn't being blocked by the app.

Unpack Your Zip, Rar, and 7z Files on Android Via a File Explorer App

Files that are zipped, such as zip, rar, and 7z archives, require special tools to open. But don’t worry, you can easily unpack these archives on your Android device. All you need is a file explorer app, such as ES File Explorer.

1. Install the file explorer app on your Android device. Most Android devices will have a pre-installed file explorer though.
2. Locate the zipped file on your device. Zipped files can usually be found in the Downloads or Documents folder.
3. Tap the zipped file.
4. Tap Extract. The Extract option should appear in a menu at the top or bottom of the page.
5. Select a destination folder. Your extracted files will be placed in this folder.
6. Tap OK to unpack the zipped archive.
7. Open the extracted files. The extracted files will appear in the destination folder.

You’re done! Now you can access the contents of your zipped files on your Android device.