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A screenshot of an iPad screen featuring the process of unzipping a file. The image showcases the iOS interface with a file being selected, and a zipper icon representing the action of unzipping, illustrating the step-by-step process of unzipping a file on an iPad as explained in the blog post.

When you buy a digital product from TheEasyTemplateShop or any other Etsy Shop, you will most likely download a zip file. A zip file is a compressed folder that contains multiple items.

We know some people are intimidated by the idea of having to unzip files, but it's actually quite straightforward. Here at TheEasyTemplateShop, we can help you out. Listed below are four easy steps that explain how you can easily open any compressed file on your iPad.

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4 Super Easy Steps To Unzip A Zip File On Your iPad

1

Click on the zip file

Click on the compressed file you are trying to open. Sometimes it unzips on its own. If it doesn't keep following the steps bellow :)
2

Download an app

To unzip the file, you'll have to download an app from the app store. We recommend you use the app called iZip.

3

Share the file to iZip

Once you hold for a few seconds the Zip file, it will open in the new window. Then click on the iZip icon or on "Copy to iZip".
4

Unzip all files

Once you're in the iZip app, a message will appear as " Would you like to unzip all files?" tap on OK. Select your uncompressed files and save them to your files. And that's it! You're done, now the file is unzipped / uncompressed.

Bonus : Import your file in GoodNotes

Now that you know how to unzip a compressed download, learn how to import your PDF file into GoodNotes.

Digital planner shown in the demo : budget planner 

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