Unzip file Mac - how it works

Zip files have a good use: They pack many individual files into one large package. The advantage consists of compressing the individual data. If you get such a directory, you can unzip the zip file on Mac.

Easily unzip a zip file on Mac

While for a while it was not possible to unzip a zip file on Mac easily, nowadays it is possible without any problems. If you get such a directory, simply double-click the folder and you will see the contents and the file is unzipped. So the necessary means are already pre-installed on your Mac.

Unzip with program: TheUnarchiver

You can find a good program for unzipping zip files in the Mac Store, the "TheUnarchiver". With this you can not create packages, but it makes it easy for you to unzip them. The advantage is that you can get a large number of files without having to download them one by one. Even if friends want to send you the pictures from their last vacation or video works, it is much easier to do it via a zip file. Not only will you save space, but you'll also gain clarity.

1. Log in to your Mac Store if you haven't already.
2. Search for "TheUnarchiver" and download the program. Der Installationsprozess kann wenige Sekunden in Anspruch nehmen.
3. Öffnen Sie die Software und ziehen Sie die Zip-Datei rein, die Sie öffnen möchten.
4. Sie können jetzt einen Speicherort dafür aussuchen und die beinhalteten Daten dorthin entpacken.