How to Open Zip Files on iPhone Using the Notes App

1) Launch Safari on your iOS device and open a webpage containing a ZIP download link, like this one on the University of Colorado’s website. Alternatively, you can also open a ZIP file that you have received by email, for instance.

2) Tap a ZIP link to prompt Safari to download the file.

3) Since Safari cannot handle ZIP archives, it will open a blank page with an “Open In” option. Tap the Share icon at the bottom.

4) You can now select an app on your device that can handle ZIP files. In our case, we’re going to tap on the Notes icon in the menu.

5) A Notes share sheet pops up. You can optionally add text to accompany your note and choose whether you want to add the ZIP file to a new note or existing one by tapping Choose Note. I’m going to add this particular ZIP archive to a new note.

6) Tap Save to send the ZIP file to Notes.

7) Now launch Notes on your iOS device and tap your newly created note.

8) You will see the ZIP archive’s icon in your note. Tap it to extract and view its contents.

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