In the context of ZIP files, unzipping means extracting the files from a compressed folder.

Many albums on NaijaGuddys are uploaded as ZIP files so you can download all tracks at once.

How to unzip a file on Android

You can unzip files using the official Files by Google app:

  1. Go to the Google Play Store and install Files by Google (if you don’t have it).
  2. Open Files by Google.
  3. Locate the ZIP file you want to unzip. If you downloaded it from the website, check the Downloads folder.
  4. Tap the ZIP file.
  5. You will see the list of files inside the compressed folder.
  6. Tap Extract to unzip the file.
  7. After extraction is complete, tap Done.

All extracted files are usually saved in the same location as the original ZIP file.

What are ZIP files used for?

Files with the .zip extension are compressed packages. They bundle many files together to make uploading, sending, and downloading easier.

On music websites, ZIP files are commonly used so visitors can download a full album or multiple tracks at once instead of downloading each song one by one.