It is actually very difficult to work with zip files on Apple products including iPhones and iPads. To start with earlier versions iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, Apple has integrated native support for Zip files right from the Files app. It is actually an unknown method and most of the people requested to learn how to do this.
How to Zip Files on iPhone and iPad
Recently Files app got a huge upgrade with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, as expected this from Apple for so long.It supports external storage on the iPhone and iPad.As well as it also includes one of the native features of supporting Zip files.
In order to compress files, you will first have to add them to Files App. You can easily do this by using the Share sheet. By following these steps you can easily do the process of compressing and uncompressing photos from the Photos app, but it will also work for using any other type of document.
Firstly we have to open the Photos app and navigate to the album containing photos. And then click on the ‘Select’ button.
Now you have to select all those pictures that you decided to relocate.
Now you have to click the ‘Share’ button
From the Share sheet, select the “Save To Files” option as shown below.
Now you will have to select a location available and you can also create a folder here. You will have to choose the “On My iPhone” or “On My iPad” option. After you’ve selected the location and then simply tap on the “Save” button.
Select all the photos you have in this folder and then Click on the Menu button found in the bottom-right corner as shown below.
From the pop-up menu, tap on the “Compress” button. Instantly, you’ll see a new “Archive.zip” file in the same folder.
To rename the Zip file, tap and hold on it until you see the Context menu. Here, tap on the “Rename” option so you can change your file name.
From the text box, give the Zip file a new name and tap on the “Done” button.
How to Unzip Files on iPhone and iPad
Now we see a bit about how to unzip an archive in the Files App is actually very easier than compressing a folder.
Again it is necessary to have Zip file in the Files app. You have to follow the same process we did in the previous section to add a Zip file to the Files app using the “Save To Files” option in the Share sheet. It will work in most apps, including the Mail app.
Now, go to the location where you saved the Zip file.
Tap and hold on the file. From the pop-up options menu, select the “Uncompress” option.
Instantly, you’ll see a new folder with the same name as the Zip file. Tap on it to see the contents of the Zip file.
These are a few steps for you to understand how to zip and unzip different types of files in an Apple smartphone. We are very hopeful that you can easily understand this process but if you have any queries feel free to ask in the comment section.
