How to Extract a ZIP File in Google Drive

You may have tried opening one of our resources and realized you can't open the files in your Google Drive:

This is because the file is zipped, or compressed, to allow for larger files to be downloaded by other users. Don't worry, all you have to do is extract the files!


We've provided a video (and written steps) to help you with this:

  1. In the top right-hand corner of Google Drive, click on the button titled "Open with ZIP Extractor."
  2. It will take you to a page that will say "Checking file in Google Drive. This may take a moment." Let it load.
  3. Once it states "Ready to extract ZIP," on the right-hand side of the page, click the blue button titled "Extract to Drive."
  4. It will let you know that it is "Extracting files to Google Drive." This may take a moment.
  5. Once the file is extracted and it shows "Extraction complete," click the blue button on the right side that states "View files in Drive."
  6. You can now open those folders and files in your Google Drive and access your resource! 🎉
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