How to open a ZIP file

To easily transmit multiple PDF files we use the ZIP archive format (.zip).

ZIP is a file format that allows archiving (grouping of several files into one) without loss of quality.

Unzip the ZIP file with Windows

In the file explorer, select the compressed file.

  1. Go to the “Compressed folder tools” tab
  2. Click on the “Extract All” button

In the extraction window, select the destination folder and click on “Extract”.

Unzip with WinZip utility in Windows

WinZip is available as a trial version here.

  1. Start WinZip and open the compressed file by navigating to the folder with the program’s file pane. Then double-click on the compressed file.
  2. Click on the files you want to unzip in the Zip file pane.
  3. Click on the on the “Unzip” button to in the Actions pane.
  4. Choose the destination folder for the unzipped files and click the “Unzip” button.

The 7 Zip utility, completely free, is also available here.

Unzip ZIP file with Mac OS

To open a zip using the Mac OS native archiving program, do the following:

  1. Select the zip file whose content you want to extract and right-click on it.
  2. In the menu that appears, click on “Open with” and then select “Archive Utility (Standard)”. You can also double-click on the zip file to automatically unzip it.

Your invoices will be available individually in the destination folder you have chosen.