Could someone explain a "zip file". I thought they had to be "unzipped" before using. If I download to my hard-drive then copy to my memory stick , where do they become "unzipped"?

In case you don't have WINZIP, here is a link to a free download. Normally this program costs about $30 but I've been using my 'trial' version forever. On the same page (down the bottom right hand side) you will see links for WINRAR and WINZIP (trial & purchase) versions. Some Embroidery software programs have an unzip feature built in. roses & welcome, Meganne

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Some very good answers here. Hope they helped. A warm welcome to the cute community.

if you right click on the zip folder, then hit extract...you then choose where you want the file to open...i have a seperate file on my desktop (computer screen) that says work...and i direct all my files there till i have time to file them into my embroidery program...this is when you can put them on your memory stick and welcome to cute embroidery...heres a flower for you

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by newipswich 05 May 2008

Thank you! I do like the idea of having the file on my desktop. I think I'll try that. Many thanks!! Flowers for all you helpful friends!

Zip files usually contain a number of files, if you are talking embroidery then you would find when you unzipped the file that you would have several different formats of embroidery..you might also have a color chart file included, files take up less room when they are zipped, but it means you have to unzipped every time you want to know what the file contains..if you unzipped and delete everything except the format you want then you will find your files faster when you are looking for something in particular...hope this doesn't confuse you more than help you... *4U

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by newipswich 05 May 2008

Guess I need to do some more exploring. I found how to "extract", but I didn't see any details, it extracted directly to my memory stick. So I'll go check out the memory stick next. I so much appreciate all the help!! Thank so much!!

a zipped file is usually how a pattern or pictures are sent it takes less time to download. You need to have some type of program in your computer to 'unzip' these folders, then you can put then on your memory stick. I have 4D Embroidery and unzip the folders there, put them in their own folders and then download onto my usb stick when needed. Good luck and hope this helps.

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by bikermomfl 05 May 2008

p.s. I also scan them for any viruses before opening them.

by newipswich 05 May 2008

Thanks so much. I went "exploring" and found some sort of "zip wizard". I copied to my memory stick. Now I need to
go try it in my machine, to make sure I'm on the right track. Thank you, thank you!

by clawton 05 May 2008

The unzipping usually is done on the computer.