What if I'm receiving error messages about a ZIP file?Ĭommon error messages in Windows include: What if I've tried these instructions, and I'm still having trouble opening a ZIP file?įor a simple solution that works on Windows and Mac OSX, we recommend extracting ZIP files online using one of these free websites:

Tap the individual files within the folder, and they'll open in the appropriate program.

Tap the folder ('Read, Write, Build' in our example.).

When the download is complete, you'll be redirected to a page where you can choose how to open the file. Tap 'Download Now' next to the zipped resource. We recommend iZip, a popular and reliable option that is free in the App Store.Īfter you have the app installed, log in and go to your 'My Purchases' page. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you'll need to download and install an app. If you’re using a mobile iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad :

This will extract those files out of the ZIP archive and make them accessible for you.

To extract the files from your archive, open a new file manager window, browse to or create a folder for the files, and then drag everything from one window to the other.

You’ll notice that the ZIP file has been mounted and is located in the sidebar of the file manager alongside your Downloads folder, Google Drive account, and any other services you mounted.

Choose 'Open With' and then select 'Archive Utility.' The utility will extract the ZIP files, and you can find them in the same folder where you downloaded them. If that doesn't work, hold down the control key and click the ZIP file icon. Those files are created when the ZIP is made on a Mac, and are not used by Windows.ĭouble-click the unopened ZIP - the file should extract automatically. If you see a folder named _MACOSX, you can delete or ignore it.

After extraction is complete, a new folder window will open containing the files inside the ZIP.

Click on the button at the top of the page that says 'Extract All.'.

After downloading the file, locate it using the download bar at the bottom of the Google Chrome browser, and click to open the Extraction Tool.

You can also locate the file and extract it after downloading from Google Chrome by following these steps: You can choose 'My Documents,' for example. This is the place where you want to keep the unzipped files.

Choose 'Extract All' from the menu that opens.

Right-click on the unopened ZIP folder.iPhones and iPads will require an additional app.īelow you will find step by step instructions on how to open a ZIP file that you've downloaded from TPT based on the device you're using: Both Windows and Mac OSX are able to unzip ZIP files without additional software. ZIP files need to be unzipped in order to extract the files inside.

ZIP files allow Teacher-Authors to provide multiple files in one TPT resource. A ZIP file is a compressed folder that contains multiple files.

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