To unzip a ZIP archive on your computer in Windows or macOS, you can use the built-in tools of the operating system or specialized software. Here’s how:

In Windows:

Using Windows built-in tools:

1. Locate the ZIP archive in Windows File Explorer.
2. Right-click on the ZIP archive and select “Extract all…”.
3. Choose the destination folder for the extracted files and click “Extract”.

Using third-party software:

If you have third-party software for file compression and extraction (e.g., WinZip, 7-Zip, or WinRAR), you can open that program, then open the ZIP archive and select the option to extract the files.

In macOS:

Using Finder:

1. Locate the ZIP archive in Finder.
2. Double-click on the ZIP archive. It will automatically extract in the current directory.

Using third-party software:

If you have third-party software for file compression and extraction (e.g., The Unarchiver or StuffIt Expander), you can open that program, then open the ZIP archive and select the option to extract the files.