Unzipping Downloaded Files

All products download as ZIP files. Here's how to extract them on any device.

What is a ZIP File?

A ZIP file is a compressed folder containing multiple files. When you download a product, you get one ZIP file that contains:

• The main product (PDF, Word, video, etc.)
• Additional files (covers, artwork, transcripts)
• Any bonus materials

You must "unzip" or "extract" the files before you can use them.

Unzipping on Windows

Built-in Method

1. Locate the ZIP file in your Downloads folder
2. Right-click the ZIP file
3. Select "Extract All..."
4. Choose destination folder (or use default)
5. Click "Extract"
6. Open the new folder to access your files

Alternative: Double-Click

1. Double-click the ZIP file to view contents
2. Drag files out to another folder
3. Or use "Extract All" from the toolbar

Unzipping on Mac

Built-in Method

1. Locate the ZIP file in your Downloads folder
2. Double-click the ZIP file
3. Mac automatically extracts to the same location
4. A new folder appears with your files

That's it! Mac handles ZIP extraction automatically.

Unzipping on iPhone/iPad

Using Files App

1. Open the Files app
2. Navigate to Downloads
3. Tap the ZIP file
4. iOS creates a folder with extracted contents
5. Tap the folder to access files

If Files App Doesn't Work

Download a free app like iZip or Documents by Readdle.

Unzipping on Android

Built-in Method (Most Devices)

1. Open Files or My Files app
2. Go to Downloads
3. Tap the ZIP file
4. Select Extract or Extract All
5. Choose destination
6. Access extracted files

If No Built-in Option

Download a free app like ZArchiver or RAR.

Recommended Unzip Tools

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Mac

Mobile

Troubleshooting

"Cannot Open ZIP File"

• File may be corrupted — try downloading again
• Your system may need an unzip tool — install 7-Zip or similar

"ZIP File is Empty"

• Download may have failed — try again
• Check file size matches expected
• Clear browser cache and re-download

"Not Enough Space"

• Check available storage
• Delete unnecessary files
• Extract to external drive

"Files Are Corrupted After Extraction"

• Re-download the ZIP file
• Try a different unzip tool
• Check internet connection during download

ZIP Opens But Shows Strange Characters

• This usually means you're viewing a binary file as text
• Look for actual usable files (PDF, DOCX, MP4)
• Some files are meant to be opened by specific programs

After Unzipping

You'll typically find:

For Ebooks

• PDF file — Ready to use
• DOCX file — Editable version
• Cover JPG — Original cover image
• Artwork files — Design elements

For Video Courses

• MP4 files — Video lessons
• Transcript — Text version (if included)
• Resources — Any bonus materials

For Templates

• Template files — Main content
• Instructions — How to use
• Preview images — What it looks like

Best Practices

Organize Your Downloads

1. Create a folder for Entrepedia products
2. Create subfolders by category
3. Extract directly to organized location
4. Delete ZIP files after extraction (optional)

Keep Originals

• Consider keeping original ZIP files as backups
• Store on external drive or cloud storage
• Useful if you need to start fresh