How-to

How to Browse and Edit ZIP Archives in ComfortFiles

Updated July 20, 2026

In ComfortFiles, a ZIP archive opens like a folder: double-click it and browse inside — no extraction step. ZIPs are also editable in place: add files, rename entries, or delete them, and the archive is updated for you.

Browsing archives

  • Double-click a .zip or TAR-family archive (.tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2) to step inside.
  • Navigate it like any folder — Quick Look previews (Space) work on files inside.
  • Archives nested inside archives open too — keep double-clicking.

Editing a ZIP without extracting

Inside a .zip you can:

  • Add files — paste (⌘V) or drop them in.
  • Rename entries — F2, like anywhere else.
  • Delete entries — ⌘⌫.
  • Create folders or files — right-click → New.

The archive on disk is rewritten after each change; nothing is silently extracted to loose files.

Creating archives

Select files, right-click → Compress to… and pick a format: ZIP, 7z, TAR, TAR.GZ, or TAR.BZ2. An “Additional options” dialog covers cases like choosing the archive name and settings before writing.

Good to know

Editing in place is a ZIP feature; TAR-family archives open for browsing and extraction.