How to Open a ZIP File The easiest way to open a ZIP file is to double-click it and let your computer show you the folders and files contained inside.

Windows will open RAR files, but to convert files to RAR format, you can make use of WinRAR or these free online tools. We show you how!

Got a Microsoft Word doc that needs to be a PDF? A JPEG image you want to change to TIFF? Here's everything you need to know about converting file formats.

Together, we're going to zip and unzip a file on Linux. I'll show you first how to do it from the command line and then using the GNOME File Manager GUI.