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Viewing what's inside an archive

7Z Opening and extracting Visual guide · 5 steps
In this guide 5 steps

  1. Overview

    You can look inside an archive without extracting it.

  2. Step 1

    Open the folder that holds the archive and tap the archive. Tap View contents.

    Step 1: Open the folder that holds the archive and tap the archive.

  3. Step 2

    7Z lists the folders and files inside the archive.

    Step 2: 7Z lists the folders and files inside the archive.

  4. Step 3

    Tap a folder to open it. The path at the top shows where you are inside the archive.

    Step 3: Tap a folder to open it.

  5. Step 4

    To find a file, tap the magnifying glass at the top and type part of its name.

    Step 4: To find a file, tap the magnifying glass at the top and type part of its name.

  6. Step 5

    To see the format, how many files it holds and how much space it saves, tap the i button at the top.

    Step 5: To see the format, how many files it holds and how much space it saves, tap the i button at the top.

  7. Large archives can take a few moments to open.

    If the archive has a password and hides its file names, 7Z asks for the password first.