![]() This is a fairly simple process and if you would like to learn how to do it, stick around and keep reading below. I specialize in deploying software to development, test, and production environments, so I use zip files on a daily basis, and doing this in a Mac terminal is nothing new to me. My name is Eric and I have worked as a software engineer for nearly 25 years. If you’re working from the desktop, Mac’s Archive Utility can easily open these files with just a couple of clicks, but in Mac Terminal, you need to open them from the command line by typing in a specific command. These files are extremely useful when it comes to packaging, compressing, and transferring files from one place to another, but how do you unzip them in Mac Terminal? Have you ever received an error code when expanding a zip file on your Mac? Which error was it, and how did you resolve it? Let us know all about your experience in the comments below.If you work with any type of computer on a regular basis, you have probably used a zip file at one time or another. When the expansion does work, it’s such a straightforward process that many still prefer it over other options. Dealing with an error when accessing your files can be frustrating, whether due to faulty downloads or interrupted compressions. While using a zip file is one of the best ways to compress large files, they have a reputation for producing errors on Macs. Move the compression file to your Desktop, where you can read and write files stored there. Expanding a folder in a server folder may cause this error if you only have access to read the folder. If you know you have permission to open the zip file, try moving it to another folder. The original user who compressed the file must give you the necessary permission to unzip the file. ![]() You likely don’t have access if you received an error message that said “Permission Denied” when trying to expand a file. Unable to Expand Zip File on a Mac-Permission Denied If there are too many folders to clear out manually, you should invest in a program that will clear these files automatically. Many of these programs can all be set to clear the cache routinely, which can help avoid future errors. Once these files are cleared out, the file should expand. Please do not delete the folder, as it could cause app errors. You need to click into each folder and delete the files there. A series of folders will appear on your screen. ![]()
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