Unzipping a file (also known as extracting) is a straightforward process, but the steps vary slightly depending on whether you are using a PC, a Mac, or a mobile device.

Windows 10 & 11
Windows has built-in support for .zip files, so you don't need extra software for basic tasks.

1/ Locate the zipped folder you want to unzip.

2/ Right-click the folder.

3/ Select Extract All... from the menu.

4/ Choose the location where you want the files to go and click Extract.

              Tip: If you just want to see what's inside without extracting everything, you can simply double-click the zipped folder to                       open it like a regular folder.

macOS
Macs make the process even faster using a tool called Archive Utility.

1/ Locate the .zip file.

2/ Double-click the file.

3/ The system will automatically extract the contents into a new folder in the same location as the original zip.