How To Download Zip Files

Definition: The ZIP file format is a data compression and archive format. A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed, to reduce file size, or stored as is. They are saved in .zip format.

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How To Download

Select the "download" link. A dialog box will open to your computer.  Find "Save As" and then select a location to save the "Zip File".

How To Unzip

To unzip a file requires an "Unzip Program". If your operating system does not have one, you will have to find one.

Unzipping a file will decompress the ZIP file to reveal the individual files. The method is similar between operating systems but may differ slightly in the details. The basic process is to select where to save the ZIP file on your computer and then decompress it.