A zip file contains one or more files that have been compressed, to reduce file size, or stored as is (more details from Wikipedia).
Designers usually compress their files for upload to digital scrapbooking stores and you need to unzip them before you can use them.
On a Mac, when you download a zip file, it's unzipped automatically, so that's easy! You then move the folder out of your download folder to your preferred location.
On Windows you can use the Extract (Compressed Folder Tools) to extract the files to a location of your choice.
How to unzip multiple files using UnZipThemAll
Whenever you buy digital scrapbooking products you receive them as zipped (compressed files).
You need to unzip them in order to open them in Photoshop Elements.
This video demonstrates the way I quickly unzip all my digital goodies in one fell swoop!
No extra folders, no fiddling, no sweat!
Resources
- Download Unzipthemall here
- Biograffiti the designer I mentioned has now retired.
- On a Mac? Try Unarchiver
- Need help? Leave me a comment below.
On a Mac? Try Unarchiver
How do you unzip your files?
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Any recommendation for Mac unzipping multiple folders?
Perhaps try this? https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353?mt=12
Are the unzipthemall instructions available in English? The link shows the info in French.
Yes, it’s in English when you install it.
Hi. I love that you are using photoshop elements. Thanks.
Where do I get the scrapbook supplies. I do not see a link to actually download tthem.
Thanks again.
Blessings,
Joan
Hi Joan!
Check out
Sweet Shoppe Designs https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/home.php
The LilyPad https://the-lilypad.com/store/home.php
Regards
Melissa