If there’s only one file, it’ll usually show up listed according to the date the file was created. If you sorted your downloads by date, the unpacked files should show up in a new folder right next to the zip file. If you’re having trouble finding it, sort your downloads by date by swiping down on the interface and pressing Date from the “Sorted by” menu. You should see your zip file in the Downloads folder.

You’ll also have to take this route if you’re on Chrome. Alternatively, you can navigate to the Downloads folder directly by opening the Files app and pressing Downloads from the main menu. You’ll be taken to the Downloads section of the Files app. If you’re on Safari, press the Downloads button in the upper right. (It’s probably best to put it in the Downloads folder of iCloud Drive, especially for these instructions.) In the menu that pops up, press Save to Files. Note: If you’re using the Chrome app, press the link and then press “ Open in…” at the bottom of the page when the file is finished downloading. In Safari, click on the link with the file you want to download.Ī prompt will pop up asking, “Do you want to download “filename.zip”? Press Download.

How to open zip files downloaded from the internet rar files, though, you’ll still need to use a third-party app like iZip. These steps should always work with zip files, and it also appears to work with tar.gz files.

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