To unzip a zip file on a Mac without actually unzipping it, you can use the built-in Archive Utility. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Locate the zip file you want to unzip on your Mac.
2. Right-click (or Control-click) on the file to open the context menu.
3. From the context menu, choose “Open With” and then select “Archive Utility.”
Note: If you don’t see “Archive Utility” in the list, you may need to select “Other” and then locate “Archive Utility” in the Applications folder. It is usually located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder.
4. The Archive Utility will automatically start extracting the contents of the zip file to the same location as the original file. You will see a progress bar indicating the extraction process.
5. Once the extraction is complete, you will find the unzipped files in the same location as the original zip file. The extracted files will be placed in a new folder with the same name as the zip file, but without the “.zip” extension.
By using this method, you can access the contents of the zip file without actually fully unzipping it. This can be useful if you only need to view or access specific files from the zip archive without taking up additional storage space.
I personally find this method convenient when I want to quickly access files within a zip archive without cluttering my Mac with unnecessary extracted files. It allows me to browse and open individual files as needed, saving time and maintaining a more organized file structure.
Please note that some zip files may be password-protected, and you will need to enter the password to extract the files using this method. Additionally, if you want to modify or edit any of the files within the zip archive, you will need to fully unzip the file.
Using the Archive Utility on your Mac allows you to access the contents of a zip file without fully unzipping it. This can be a helpful feature when you only need to view or access specific files within the zip archive.