On macOS, you should simply be able to double click on the zipped file to
unzip/extract,
except
with zip password protected files.
If you get an error message in a small window pop-up:
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Unable to unarchive
"filename.zip" into Desktop (Error 1 - Operation not permitted.)
"Decompression Failed"
or...
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Unable to expand "filename.zip"
into "Desktop". (Error 1 - Operation not permitted.) "Decompression Failed"
Then follow the steps below for alternative unzipping processes.
First, double check to make sure the ZIP file has fully
downloaded. If the file size has fully downloaded then use unzip in
Terminal to overcome this
error message:
Unzip in Terminal
One solution is to use Terminal, a program included with
all versions of Mac OS X. It is located in the Utilities folder within the
Applications folder. When launched, it provides a line interface to
control the underpinnings of the UNIX based operating system.
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1) Open Terminal. You can use the Mac search at the top right and start
typing Terminal. It will appear, click on it to open the program.
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2) Type “unzip” and a space, then drag/drop the zip file into the Terminal
window.
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3) Press Enter and the zip file will be unzipped, storing all files on
your computer.
Your unzipped files will go to your user account folder which you can
easily access using Finder.