Guide: Compressing and Extracting Files on Android and iOS Phones

Knowing how to compress files on iOS devices like the iPhone 14 Pro Max 1TB in purple or Android phones such as Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, etc., allows users to share hundreds of document folders at once, saving time. This article will guide you through the detailed steps to compress and extract files on your phone quickly!

Compressing files before sending is absolutely essential, bringing several benefits such as:

- File compression reduces data size, freeing up device memory. Specifically, word files can be reduced by up to 90% after compression, while other files like JPEG and MP3 are already compressed.
- Compressing files reduces the time it takes to send data to other devices. Besides internet speed, data transfer time also depends on the file size.
- Most file compression software integrates password protection to secure user data. Therefore, recipients need to enter the correct password to access your data.
- File compression software supports saving data into a single large-sized file, saving storage space on the device.

Before sending files to another device, you need to compress files on your iPhone and Android phone following the instructions below:

To compress files on Android, you need to access the Play Store and download the RAR app to your device.

Step 3: Here, you can customize compression settings such as:

- Set compressed file name:

The Files app makes file compression on iPhone a breeze. Here's how:

Step 1: Open the 'Files' app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Locate the folder you want to compress. Then, press and hold on the folder.
Step 3: A new menu will appear. Tap on 'Compress' to proceed.

To compress multiple folders simultaneously, tap on 'Select' in the upper right corner of the screen. Then, choose the folders you want to compress and tap on the three-dot icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Here, tap on 'Compress' to proceed.

To view the data inside folders, you need to know how to extract files on Android and iPhone as outlined below:

To extract files on an Android phone, you need to use supporting software.

Extracting files on Android using the RAR app

Step 1: Download the RAR app from the Play Store to your phone.

Step 2: On the main interface of the RAR app, locate the folder containing the file you want to extract. Then, select the file you want to extract.

Step 3: Press the “Extract file” button with an upward arrow icon on the toolbar at the top of the interface. Then, select the extraction file path and click “OK” to finish.

Extract using the Easy Unrar Unzip app

Step 1: Go to the Play Store on your phone and download the Easy Unrar Unzip app.

Step 2: On the main interface of the Easy Unrar Unzip app, locate the folder containing the file you want to extract. Then, select the file you want to extract.

Step 3: Press the green checkmark at the bottom right corner of the screen. Then, click on the “Extract file” button with an upward arrow icon.

Step 4: Press “OK” to initiate the file extraction process.

Users can extract files on iPhone using the following methods:

Method 1: Extracting with the “Files” app.

Step 1: Open the “Files” app on your phone and switch to the “Browse” tab.

Step 2: Press and hold your finger on the file you want to extract.
Step 3: Tap on the option “Extract” to complete the process.

Method 2: Extracting files on iPhone using the Siri Shortcuts app

Step 1: Access the shortcuts section on your iPhone to find Siri Shortcuts.
 

Step 2: Use the Safari browser to find the webpage containing the data file you want to extract. Then, open the compressed file and press “Share” at the bottom of the interface. Next, select Shortcuts to open the file in Siri Shortcuts.
Step 3: In the Siri Shortcuts app interface, press Unzip to iCloud to extract the file. At this point, the screen will prompt whether to save the file to iCloud or a folder on your phone. Once completed, simply press “File” to view the content of the extracted file.

Above are the methods for compressing files on mobile phones such as iPhone and Android, helping users save time and effort when transferring data to others. Choose the method that suits your device for easy execution!