Any Free Programs to Unzip a Zip File?

[yungman]

I need to unzip a zip file. My trial Winzip expires and I don't want to pay $29 for the program. Any free program to unzip a zip file?

 

[Number Nine]

Both WinRAR and 7Zip work well.

 

[AlephZero]

You don't need any extra software to unzip zip files on Windows. Just double-click on the file icon and Windows shows the contents as if the zip file was an ordinary Windows folder (directory).

But if you installed Winzip, it probably hijacked that behaviour, to make you think you reallly really need to buy Winzip!

If you want to create a zip file, or uncompress other formats, try http://www.7-zip.org/ (which is free).

 

[yungman]

Thanks, I installed 7Zip and it works.

Thank

Alan

 

[LudusRex]

Yes, there are several free programs available to unzip a zip file. Some popular options include 7-Zip, WinRAR, and PeaZip. These programs offer similar functionality to paid programs like Winzip and can be downloaded for free from their respective websites. Additionally, many operating systems, such as Windows and MacOS, have built-in file extraction tools that can unzip zip files. It is important to note that when downloading any software, it is always recommended to do so from a trusted and reputable source to avoid any potential security risks.