After writing an article based on this exact context targeted at Android users, I thought to myself, “why not also do same for IPhone users?”.
This is article is dedicated to those who might have ever
downloaded a file on their iPhone or iPad and found that it's in a compressed
format like ZIP or RAR and need an app to unzip it.
Luckily, there are several great options available on the
App Store for this purpose and more.
1. WinZip
WinZip is one of the most popular file compression and
extraction tools on the market, available for both the Android OS and the iOS.
With WinZip, you can easily unzip files, create new archives, and even encrypt
your archives for added security. It’s like the Zarchiver for IOS (but does it
compare?).
Although this app is not specifically designed for file
compression and extraction, Documents by Readdle is an all-in-one file manager
that includes built-in support for ZIP and RAR files. This makes it an awesome
choice if you wish to manage your files and also extract Zipped archives in one
app.
3. Zip Viewer
Zip Viewer is a simple and easy-to-use app for unzipping
files on iOS. It supports all the usual archive formats like RaR, 7Z, ZIP and
lots more and you can open files directly from email attachments or cloud
storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive without the need to download it
first; this is a very useful ability.
4. iZip
iZip is another popular option for compressing and
uncompressing files on iOS, it’s basically in its name, i……Zip. The app
supports a wide range of archive formats including RAR, 7Z, ZIPX, TAR, and
more. You can also use iZip to preview the contents of your archives before
extracting them, i.e checking the archive to see if it has the file you want or
not, without needing to extract it first. WOW!
Lastly, although not the least app here, Unzip is another great choice for unzipping files on iOS. The app features a clean and user-friendly interface, and as expected supports all the major archive formats. You can even use Unzip to create new archives from your files, i.e. you can pick several files and compress all into one archive.
Either you pick one or all the apps on the list, unzipping
files on your iPhone or iPad has never been easier. Best part of it all is,
they’re all free although some might require and upgrade to pro.
All IOS handlers out there, this article is for you, enjoy.