When you "zip" a file, you'll compress its data and reduce how much space it takes up on your computer or phone.

How to Open Zip Files on the iPhone. In the business world, documents are often compressed into ZIP files before being sent as email attachments in order to reduce the size of an email and to ...

Whether you're trying to send a large file or just manage your storage space, being able to zip and unzip files on your iPhone or iPad is incredibly useful.

To unzip a file on your computer or phone, you can use tools that come pre-installed on the device. In some cases, using a third-party app might help.

How to unzip a file using Files by Google The easiest way to open a ZIP file on an Android phone is with the Files by Google app (formerly just the Files app).

Whether you're trying to send a large file or just manage your storage space, being able to zip and unzip files on your iPhone or iPad is incredibly useful.