How to Open a XIP File on Android

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Last Updated: May 18, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to extract and view the contents of a XIP archive file to any folder on your local mobile storage, using Android. XIP files are digitally-signed Zip archives, and you can find a variety of free or paid unzipper apps on the Play Store to convert or extract them.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Using 7Zipper

1
Download and install the "7Zipper" app from the
Play Store. Search "7Zipper" on the Play Store, and tap the green INSTALL button to download it.
- You can find the 7Zipper app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.joa.zipperplus7.
- If you're not sure how to download an app from the Play Store, make sure to check out this article for detailed instructions.
2
Open the 7Zipper app on your Android. The 7Zipper icon looks like a metallic zipper on a green folder. You can find it on your home screen or Apps menu.
- If you're prompted, tap ALLOW to give the app access to your files.
- If you see any pop-up apps, tap the "X" at the corner of your screen or the CLOSE button.
- If you see any tutorial screens popping up, tap STOP to close them.
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3
Find your XIP file in your folders. Use 7Zipper's in-app file navigator to locate your XIP archive.
4
Tap the XIP archive you want to extract. Tapping will open a new pop-up, and prompt you to select a target folder for file extraction.
5
Tap the folder directory drop-down at the top (optional). If you want to change the target folder for extracting files, tap the drop-down at the top, and select a different directory.
6
Select a target folder for extraction. Find and tap the folder where you want to save the extracted files from your XIP archive.
7
Tap the OK button. This will extract all the files from your XIP archive, and save the extracted files to the selected target folder.
- You can track the extraction process in the pop-up window titled "Extract" here.
8
Tap OPEN in the "Extract" pop-up window. This will open the target folder, and show all the extracted files from your XIP archive.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Using XZip

1
Download and install the "XZip" app from the
Play Store. Search "XZip" on the Play Store, and tap the green INSTALL button to download it.
- If you want to know more about downloading an app, make sure to check out this article for detailed Play Store instructions.
2
Open XZip on your Android. The XZip icon looks like a white "X" in a green circle. You can find it on your home screen or Apps tray.
- When you're prompted, tap ALLOW to give the app access to your files.
- When you're prompted, tap ACCEPT in the "App Privacy Statement" window to agree to XZip's privacy terms.
3
Find and tap the XIP archive you want to open. You can navigate your files in XZip's file navigator, and tap your XIP file to see your options.
- Tapping will open your file options in a new pop-up.
4
Tap Extract here in the pop-up window. This will extract all the files in your Xip archive, and save them to the same location as the original XIP file on your computer.
- Alternatively, you can select Extract to another folder to select a different folder, and extract your XIP archive here.
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