Local archive tools

Unzip Files on iPhone with Files or Safari

Unzip files on iPhone using the built-in Files app, or choose a ZIP below in Safari to check its contents and download individual files.

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Drop an archive here

ZIP

Choose ⁨ZIP⁩ filesKeep Safari in the foreground. Large ZIPs may exceed phone memory; use Files or a computer when the browser cannot finish.

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Ready when you are. Limits: 1 GB input, 256 MB per extracted file, 512 MB total.

Step by step

How to open a ZIP in Safari

In Safari, choose Browse files and select a ZIP saved in Files.
Search the list, then enter a password only if the ZIP requires one.
Download the needed file and find it in Safari Downloads or the Files app.

Unzip a ZIP with the iPhone Files app

Save the ZIP from Mail or Safari to Files. Open Files, find the ZIP and tap it. A folder containing the extracted files appears; tap that folder to open it. Use the Safari tool when you want to check names or retrieve selected files first.

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Finding an archive on an iPhone

Archives saved from Mail or a website are usually accessible through the Files app. The location can be iCloud Drive, On My iPhone or another provider. The exact location depends on where you saved the file and your Safari download settings.

Keep Safari open during extraction

Mobile browsers have less available memory and may suspend background pages. Keep the page in the foreground while extracting. For very large ZIPs, try the built-in Files app or a desktop computer instead.

Local processing, practical limits

Selected files and passwords stay on your device. Browser memory and archive compression methods affect what can be processed. Use a desktop archiver for large backups, split volumes or filesystem metadata that must be restored exactly.

Your next step

Need a ZIP password? See the guide to opening password-protected ZIP files. Encrypted ZIP Extractor

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install an app?

No additional app is needed for supported archives in a compatible browser.

Where is the downloaded file?

Look in Safari Downloads, then use Files to open its saved location. Your Safari download settings determine the destination.