File compression isn't just for desktops and laptops. Android devices can benefit from ZIP files too.

An Android mobile device is somewhat like a highly portable computer. As with computers, your Android phone and tablet can open rar files. Here's how to do it.

When you "zip" a file, you'll compress its data and reduce how much space it takes up on your computer or phone.

This article describes what ZIP files are and why they're used in some situations. We'll also look at how to open one to see its contents, and how to convert the files inside to a different format ...