Unzip file - how it works

Unzip a file is not a problem at all if you have a good extractor on your computer. In this practical tip, we will tell you where you can download such a tool and how you can use it to unpack files.

Unzip files quickly

You can also unzip simple ZIP archives with Windows by opening the files with a double click and clicking on "Extract". However, the free tool "7-Zip" works much faster and more efficiently.

• Install the program on your computer and right-click on the ZIP file to be extracted.
• In the context menu, select the "Extract file" entry under "7-ZIP". Then decide on a location and click "OK".
• The ZIP archive is then automatically extracted. This can take some time depending on the file size.

The converter is closely connected to an unpacker. We'll tell you what such a converter is and how it works in the next practical tip.