Keywords: zip, google drive, unzipping, .zip, zipped

There is a simple solution for accessing .zip files in your Google Drive, on a Chromebook, that doesn't involve any 3rd-party Software.

Problem: You are not be able to unzip / extract .zip files, from your Google Drive, while using Chrome (web browser) as shown in this screenshot:

Solution: Using the built-in 'Files' app that is pre-installed on all Chromebooks.

Step 1: Open the Files app, shown below:

Note: If you don't see the Files app in your Dock, it can be found in ChromeOS Applications (the circle off to the left):

Step 2: In the Files App:

- Click 'My Drive' - clicking Google Drive works as well (1)

- Find the .zip file (2)

- Right-click (or hold alt + left-click) > then click 'Extract all' (3)

The extracted file or folder will show in your Google Drive, and is now accessible/unzipped: