This helps you share files without compromising on the quality and content of any files. Similarly, you can also unzip files received from others. Let me show you how to zip and unzip a file on iPhone and iPad quickly.
How to zip multiple files on iPhone How to unzip files on your iPhone Bonus: Compress files on iPhone using Shortcuts
How to zip multiple files on iPhone
That’s it! A Zip file with the same file name as the one you selected is created. Alternatively, if you select multiple files, a zip archive called Archive.zip is created.
How to unzip files on your iPhone
Bonus: Compress files on iPhone using Shortcuts
Another great alternative to zipping and unzipping files on iPhone is via the Shortcuts app. Shortcuts can get almost all of your job done on Apple devices once you create them successfully. You can straightaway download the shortcut. So, let’s first understand how to create a shortcut to zip files.
How to create a zip file using Shortcuts
This is how you can create a shortcut to compress files in a tap. Now, let’s get the job done with this shortcut.
How to use the shortcut to zip files on iPhone
That’s it! Now just remove the share sheet from the screen by tapping the x at the top right and then tap Done again. You’ll then find your zip file in the location where you chose to while saving the file. Note: You can also create a shortcut to unzip files and follow the above steps to execute it. However, it’s unnecessary as you can unzip a file by simply tapping it on your iPhone. This is how you can zip and unzip files and folders on your iPhone and iPad. Have any related queries? Share in the comments below. Read other iPhone tips and tricks:
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