Ever download a folder full of files, only to notice all of the documents inside are zipped shut and encrypted—basically the digital version of Fort Knox? These are examples of the ever ...

The best part? There's no need to download any third-party apps for this. You can create and extract zip files with ease using the Files by Google app on your Android phone or tablet. Let's see how.

Luckily, since ZIP files are so common, they're incredibly easy to unzip. Here's how to unzip files on nearly any device, whether it be a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Occasionally, you'll need to open several compressed files from one ZIP folder. While Windows does a fine job extracting, there are better tools to unzip.

Zipping also makes it easier and less time-consuming to share large files on the internet, but those files need to be unzipped once shared. Here's how to unzip files on a Mac.

Much like zipping, a RAR file compresses several files using WinRAR software. Here’s how to extract RAR docs and media on both Windows and macOS.

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.

How to Open a RAR File Without WinRAR. Since many email providers impose a file size limit on email attachments, the RAR format is ideal if you want to compress and send multiple large files ...

How to Extract an IMG File. An IMG file is a disk image file. IMG files may be burned to CD or DVD. Operating systems, such as Ubuntu, are downloaded in the IMG format.