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How to Use FossZip on Windows PC or Mac

If you are looking for the best app for opening archive file or extracting content from archive file, then FossZip is the right one for you. This cross-platform app has very powerful features for file compressing and decompressing. It supports almost all the popular archive formats, including .rar, .zip, .7z, .gz, .tar and .tar.gz.

Below is a step-by-step guide for using FossZip to open archive file and extract content from archives. You can use this app on the latest Windows 11 and Mac Sequia.

• Part 1: How to Create New Archive File with FossZip
• Part 2: How to Open Archive File with FossZip

Part 1: How to Create New Archive File with FossZip

Step 1Download and Install TunesBro FossZip

First, download and install the FossZip software from TunesBro on a Windows PC or Mac. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software, then launch it. You will see the main UI like this:

 

Step 2Add Files and Folders to FossZip App from Local Computer

To create a new file archive, please click the "+" icon at the center of the app to add files or folders into the software. Or you can drag and drop the files to the app interface

 

Step 3 Choose an Archive Format

There are multiple types of archive format FossZip supports. Before creating a new archive, you have to choose a proper archive type under the Output Format drop-down menu at the menu. You can choose from RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP and TAR.GZ. In our example, we will create a new .rar file.

After that, also set a local folder to save the new archive file by clicking the "..." icon at the right side of the Output Folder menu.

 

Step 4 Set a File Name or Password for New Archive File

After all files and folders are loaded into the app, click the Start Compress button at the top. This will open a new pop-up window. From there, you need to set a name for the new archive. If neccessary, you can also add a password to protect the file. However, this is optional.

 

Step 5 Start Creating New Archive File

Click the OK button to start creating a new archive file from the imported files and folder. This will be done shortly. The time is highly dependent on how many files to be compressed and how large the files are. Once it is finished, you will see 100% under the progress bar. Now, you can click the Open Folder button to view the newly created archive file.

 

Part 2: How to Open Archive File with FossZip

Step 1Download and Open FossZip

First, download FossZip app from our website and install it on a Windows PC or Mac. The main interface is shown like this after opening.

 

Step 2 Add Archive File to FossZip

Drag or drop the archive file into the FossZip app. You can also click the + button to add archive file into the app.

 

Step 3 Start Extracting Content from Archive File

To extract content from the imported archive file, please click the Extract button listed at the top to begin the file extracting task. You can monitor the entire process under the progress bar. When it reaches to 100%, it means the extraction is done.

 

Step 4 View Content from the Extracted Archive File

Click the Open Folder icon at the bottom to open the location where the extracted content will be saved.

 

As you can see, FossZip is a very powerful and easy-to-use app for creating new archive files and extracting content from various archive files. Mostly importantly, it works flawlessly on the latest Windows 11 and macOS Sequoia.

Download TunesBro FossZip today and enjoy hassle-free experience with archive files!