.ZIP File Extension
Full form: Zip Archive (Zipper)
What is a .zip file?
A compressed archive that bundles many files and folders into one smaller file. Files that end with .zip belong to the archive family of file types, so your computer links them with a suitable program automatically.
Where is .zip used?
Sending many files together, backups and uploading websites to cPanel. Because the format is so common, almost every modern device and software understands it.
Examples of .zip file names
website.zip
How to open a .zip file
You can open it with: Windows Explorer, 7-Zip, WinRAR. If it does not open, check that the file is not damaged and that you have downloaded it fully; also confirm that the extension was not renamed by mistake.
Quick tips
Never rename a file just to change its extension, because that does not convert the data inside. Use a proper converter or the Save As / Export option. Keep a backup copy of important archive files before editing them.