Extracting ZIP and RAR files can be an essential task for any computer user. Whether it’s to access important documents, install programs, or simply organize your files, mastering this skill is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to extract ZIP and RAR files easily and efficiently.
What are ZIP and RAR files?
ZIP and RAR are file formats commonly used to compress and store multiple files into a single archive. Compressing files saves storage space and makes it easier to share large amounts of data.
Step by step to extract ZIP and RAR files:
1. Using Windows File Explorer:
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ZIP:
- Locate the ZIP file you want to extract.
- Right-click the file and select “Extract All”.
RAR:
- Make sure you have software that supports RAR files installed, such as WinRAR.
- Right-click the RAR file and select “Extract here” to extract the files to the same directory, or “Extract to [file name]” to choose the destination directory.
2. Using third-party software:
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WinRAR:
- Open WinRAR.
- Navigate to the desired RAR file.
- Click “Extract to” and select the location where you want to save the files.
If you have any questions, you can watch the video below:
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