How To Open Or Extract ZIP , RAR Files On PC - Beginner's Guide

When you download an export, it can be a compressed file, generally known as a ZIP file. Compressing files reduces their size. We compress exports to get faster downloads and more storage capacity.

Once you have unzipped or unzipped the file, you will see the files containing the results of your survey. If you are using a Windows computer, try using 7-Zip , WinZip or Winrar. If you're using a Mac, try using StuffIt Expander.

To open or extract ZIP and RAR files on a PC, you'll need third-party software, as Windows doesn't have built-in support for these formats. Here's how to do it using popular free software like 7-Zip:

⭐ 1. Download and Install 7-Zip:

You can download 7-Zip from its official website (https://www.7-zip.org/). Choose the version that matches your system (32-bit or 64-bit), and then follow the installation instructions.

⭐ 2. Extract Files:

After installing 7-Zip, follow these steps to extract files from a ZIP or RAR archive:

◓ For ZIP Files:

• Locate the ZIP file you want to extract.
• Right-click on the ZIP file.
• From the context menu, select "7-Zip" > "Extract Here" to extract the files to the current folder, or choose "Extract to [Folder Name]" to extract the files to a new folder with the same name as the ZIP file.

◓ For RAR Files:

• Locate the RAR file you want to extract.
• Right-click on the RAR file.
• From the context menu, select "7-Zip" > "Extract Here" to extract the files to the current folder, or choose "Extract to [Folder Name]" to extract the files to a new folder with the same name as the RAR file.

⭐ 3. Access Extracted Files:

The extracted files will now be available in the specified folder. You can access them like any other files on your computer.

Using 7-Zip, you can also create ZIP or RAR archives and open various other archive formats. It's a versatile and widely used archiving tool that's popular for its open-source nature and high compression ratios.