RAR for Android
RAR is a popular and convenient archiver for Android. Often it is enough to complete all necessary actions.
Functionality: creation of RAR and ZIP archives. Unpacking RAR, ZIP, 7z, GZ, BZ2, XZ, ISO, ARJ, TAR. Recovering damaged archives (ZIP and RAR). Encryption capability. Continuous archives. Creation of volumes. Using multiple CPU cores for compression.
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This application can completely replace the classic Explorer. Thanks to its simple and intuitive interface, it is very easy to use (addictive after just one day of use).
How to open ZIP files online
Don't want or can't download new programs to your computer? In this case, choose online services , thanks to which you can open the ZIP file from a browser window.
ezyZip
If you are looking for reliable tool with which you can extract your ZIP files online , you can rely on ezyZip. This is a free web service that allows you to create and open compressed archives in various formats. The only thing to remember is that it only allows you to select individual files and does not allow you to open encrypted compressed archives.
To use the service, go to the home page, click on the Select File button and select the ZIP file you want to extract, then click on the Extract button.
Once the extraction is complete, to download the files contained in the archive, click the Save button next to the name of each of them and you are done.
Other online services for opening ZIP files online
Are you looking for other online services that you can rely on to open ZIP files from your browser window? Test additional solutions related to the category in question, listed in the list below.
- Archive Extractor is a free online service that allows you to extract files in ZIP, 7Z, ZIPX, RAR, TAR, EXE, DMG, ISO, MSI, NRG, GZ, CAB, BZ2, WIM, ACE and 54 other types of compressed archives. It also supports password-protected and multi-volume archives. Allows you to upload files from Google Drive, Dropbox and via URL.
- Files2Zip is an HTML5-based web service that allows you to extract ZIP files from any web browser window. It is very fast and absolutely free.
- Unzip-online is a free online service that allows you to open ZIP files, as well as RAR, 7Z and TAR archives. The only thing to consider is the 200MB upload limit.
What are archivers for?
Let's give an example. Textures, mods, as well as maps for any game are contained in several files or folders, but it is technically simply impossible to download them with just one link. That’s why archiver applications are used, which perform the function of “packing” several files (folders) into one archive, which greatly facilitates the downloading process.
There are several types and formats of archives. The most popular formats are universal (multifunctional) ZIP, RAR, 7z; they merge information into one file, compress it, and design the archives as self-extracting.
In the Play market you can find a great variety of archivers that can work with the zip format and can be used on Android mobile devices. For example, you can download WinZip – Zip UnZip Tool
How to unpack a zip archive on an Android phone
You can unpack a zip archive on an Android phone using file managers or archiver utilities. Let's look at the most popular software for working with this type of archives.
ZArchiver
A fairly common program that has a large number of supported formats. Among them there are zip files.
Instructions:
- Let's launch the utility. During the first launch, it is recommended to study the instructions in detail.
- The main application window looks like a file manager. Using its functionality, we need to find an archive that should be unzipped.
- Click once on the archive to launch the menu of available functions.
- You can now view the files and unzip them through the control panel.
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ZArchiver software has a user-friendly interface and contains no advertising.
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RAR
Despite the name, the archiver supports working with ZIP archives. Let's look at detailed instructions on how to extract files:
- We launch the utility, the interface of which looks like an explorer.
- Go to the directory in which the desired archive is located.
- To open the archive, click on it. You can immediately view its contents and perform the necessary manipulations.
- To unpack individual files, you must first select them by checking the appropriate checkboxes. Then click on the “Unpack” icon.
There are no difficulties in operating this software; even a novice user can handle it.
WinZip
This program works effectively with archives on an Android phone. Instructions:
- Launch WinZip. The software interface looks like a file manager.
- Using the archiver explorer, we find the directory with the desired archive.
- To view the contents of the zip archive, simply click on it. The preview will start.
- In the window that opens, you can select the files that you want to unpack.
WinZip is the ultimate solution. The free version of the software contains advertising.
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ES Explorer
This multifunctional and popular file manager allows Android phone users to effectively work with zip archives. Instructions:
- Open ES Explorer. In the utility window we find the folder with the desired zip archive.
- Click once on the file to launch a pop-up window in which we select “Open with...”. Click on “ES Archiver”.
- The archived files will be opened. They can be unzipped or viewed without unpacking.
Such a solution will be relevant for users who do not want to install additional software to work with zip archives.
MiXplorer
This file manager supports working with zip archives. We perform the following steps:
- Open the application. The internal storage will start before the user by default. If you need to open files on the memory card, click “SD card”.
- Let's go to the folder where the ZIP archive is located. To open it, click on it.
- The file manager will open the archive as a regular folder. You can perform the same operations with its contents as with files in folders.
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Open APK on PC
Before opening an APK file on a PC running Windows 10 or lower, check it for viruses. Do not download applications from unfamiliar sites, because pirated assemblies with malicious functions are distributed under the guise of APK extensions instead of games. To view the contents of an APK file, any archiver, such as 7-Zip, will do.
- Launch the program.
- Click the "File" button and select "Open" from the context menu.
- Find the APK you want and double-click. Internal files will be displayed in the program window.
To install an application from an APK archive on your computer, use BlueStacks. The utility already has 10 built-in applications that are available for installation. To install, follow a series of simple steps:
- Download the emulator installation file and run it.
- Set up a Google account: enter your email address and password.
- After synchronization with your account, available platforms for downloading applications will open.
- Click the Search button and enter the name of the application you want.
- Confirm the one-time setup.
- Find the application, download and install.
- The game will launch on your computer.
Open APK on Android
The main difficulty in installing APK files on Android is that by default Google prohibits the use of applications from unknown sources. This is to protect inexperienced users from potential malware, so make sure the app is secure before downloading it. Next, follow these simple steps to open the APK file on your smartphone:
- In the Settings section, select Security.
- In the “Device Administration” submenu, check the “Unknown devices” checkbox.
- Using standard Explorer or another file manager, find the desired file in the smartphone’s memory (external or internal) and click to install.
- After unpacking, the application will appear on your desktop.
