# Unzip Files Online

Got a ZIP on a phone or a locked-down computer? See what is inside, save the files you need, or pass them straight on with a link.

_Source: https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/unzip-files · Updated 2026-09-29_

## How to use it

1. Choose or drop the ZIP file; the list of files inside appears at once.
2. Leave “Skip system files” on to hide __MACOSX and .DS_Store clutter.
3. Press Extract files.
4. Save single files, download them all, or send them with a link.

## Fast, even for large ZIPs

The tool reads the ZIP's table of contents first, so you see the files in a moment, then unpacks each one using your browser's built-in decompression. Files that were stored without compression are simply cut out of the ZIP, which is instant. Every file is checked against its checksum, so a damaged download is reported instead of giving you broken files.

## What can be opened

- Standard ZIP files from Windows, macOS, Linux, phones and most apps, including large ZIP64 archives.
- Password-protected ZIPs, with AES-256 or classic ZIP encryption: the tool asks for the password.
- Not here: RAR, 7z, TAR and ISO archives; open those with [Extract RAR](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/extract-rar).

Folders inside the ZIP are shown next to each file name; the files are saved individually.

## Pass the files on

Received a ZIP but the person you are forwarding to needs only a few files? Extract it here, then use Send with a link: the files go into a new transfer, free up to 20 GB, without downloading and re-uploading by hand. To make a new ZIP instead, use [Zip files](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/zip-files).

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I unzip a file on iPhone or Android?

Open this page, choose the ZIP from Files or Downloads, press Extract files and save the files you need.

### Can it open password-protected ZIPs?

Yes. Choose the ZIP and type the password when asked; both AES-256 and classic ZIP encryption work.

### Can it open RAR or 7z files?

Not this tool; use Extract RAR, which opens RAR, 7z, TAR and ISO archives.

### Is the ZIP uploaded?

No. It is opened on your device.