{"id":173365,"date":"2025-10-13T16:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/?page_id=173365"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T22:39:35","slug":"zip-files-quick-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/zip-files","title":{"rendered":"ZIP Files: Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A ZIP file<\/strong> is a single, compressed package that can hold multiple files or folders. You\u2019ll need to extract<\/strong> (unzip) it before you can use the contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Extract with built-in tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Locate the ZIP file in File Explorer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Right-click the ZIP file and choose \u201cExtract All\u2026\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pick a destination folder for the files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Click Extract<\/strong>. The files will appear in the chosen folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Peek without extracting everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Double-click the ZIP to browse it like a folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Drag files or folders out to copy them to another location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Re-zip files (optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Select files or folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Right-click and choose Send to \u2192 Compressed (zipped) folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Rename the new ZIP file if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Can\u2019t extract?<\/strong> Move the ZIP to Documents or Desktop and try again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cBlocked\u201d download?<\/strong> Right-click the ZIP \u2192 Properties \u2192 Unblock \u2192 Apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • File \u201cin use\u201d?<\/strong> Close any app using the file, then retry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          \n\n\n\n

          iPhone & iPad (iOS\/iPadOS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Unzip with Files app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Open the Files<\/strong> app and find the ZIP file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Tap the ZIP once. Files creates a new folder with the same name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Open that folder to access your files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Zip files (optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. In Files, select one or more items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Tap More (\u2026)<\/strong> \u2192 Compress<\/strong> to create a ZIP in the same location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • To move ZIPs or extracted folders, use Select \u2192 Move<\/strong> in Files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • If you see \u201cPreview\u201d instead of unzipping, tap Share \u2192 Save to Files<\/strong> first, then unzip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                \n\n\n\n

                Common Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Where should I extract?<\/strong>
                Use a folder you control (e.g., Documents, Desktop, iCloud Drive). Avoid system folders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Why is the ZIP smaller than the extracted files?<\/strong>
                Compression makes files smaller. Once extracted, they return to normal size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Can I edit files inside a ZIP?<\/strong>
                Treat ZIP files as read-only. Extract first, then edit, then re-zip if needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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