What are ZIP files?

What is zip?

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Posted on Dec 21, 2022 3:14 AM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Dec 21, 2022 3:20 AM

Where exactly did you run into this term? I ask because ZIP stands for several things in various regions.

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression.

ZIP (Zone Improvement Plan) also stands for postal code in the US.

Axel F.

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Axel Foley

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Dec 21, 2022 3:20 AM in response to jaya58

Where exactly did you run into this term? I ask because ZIP stands for several things in various regions.

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression.

ZIP (Zone Improvement Plan) also stands for postal code in the US.

Axel F.

ProustGiulio

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Dec 21, 2022 3:17 AM in response to jaya58

See if this support article can help you:--> How to open ZIP files on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you mean something different, please specify your needs better.

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Giulio

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