How to Extract Compressed Files (RAR, ZIP, 7-Zip)

Dear Valued Customers,

Thank you for choosing ezhanyu.com for your Chinese eBook needs. We understand that some of our digital products are provided in compressed file formats such as RAR, ZIP, and 7-Zip. This ensures the files are packaged efficiently and securely for download. To help you easily access the content, we’ve put together a guide on how to extract these files on various operating systems.

Understanding Compressed Files

Compressed files are like packages that contain one or more files bundled together in a smaller size. Common formats include:

• ZIP: A widely used format compatible with most operating systems.
• RAR: Known for better compression rates, often requires specific software to extract.
• 7-Zip: Offers high compression ratios, especially for larger files, and uses the .7z extension.

Steps to Extract Compressed Files

Windows

1. Using File Explorer (ZIP files only):
   • Locate the downloaded ZIP file.
   • Right-click the file and select “Extract All…”
   • Choose a destination folder and click “Extract.”
2. Using WinRAR (ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip files):
   • Download and install WinRAR from www.rarlab.com.
   • Locate the compressed file.
   • Right-click the file and select “Extract Here” or “Extract to [folder name]…”
3. Using 7-Zip (ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip files):
   • Download and install 7-Zip from www.7-zip.org.
   • Locate the compressed file.
   • Right-click the file, go to the 7-Zip menu, and select “Extract Here” or “Extract to [folder name]…”

macOS

1. Using Finder (ZIP files only):
   • Locate the downloaded ZIP file.
   • Double-click the file to automatically extract it.
2. Using The Unarchiver (ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip files):
   • Download and install The Unarchiver from the Mac App Store.
   • Open The Unarchiver and associate it with the file types you want to extract.
   • Locate the compressed file and double-click to extract.

Linux

1. Using Archive Manager (ZIP, RAR files):
   • Locate the downloaded file.
   • Right-click the file and select “Extract Here.”
2. Using Command Line (ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip files):
   • Open Terminal.
   • For ZIP files: unzip filename.zip
   • For RAR files: unrar x filename.rar (you may need to install unrar with sudo apt-get install unrar)
   • For 7-Zip files: 7z x filename.7z (you may need to install p7zip with sudo apt-get install p7zip-full)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Corrupt File Error: Ensure the download completed successfully. Try re-downloading the file if the error persists.
• Unsupported Format: Make sure you have the correct software installed to handle the specific file type.

Need Further Assistance?

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Best regards,

Tina
ezhanyu.com Team