How to Extract a Zip file on a PC using the Built-in File Explorer Locate the ZIP file: Find the ZIP file you want to extract on your computer. Right-click the ZIP file: Right-click on the ZIP file to open the context menu. Choose "Extract All": In the menu that appears, click on the option "Extract All...". Select a destination folder: A window will pop up asking where you'd like to extract the files. By default, it extracts to the same folder where the ZIP file is located. You can click "Browse..." to choose another location. Extract the files: After selecting the destination, click "Extract". The files will be extracted to the specified folder.