How To Extract Zip File In Hostinger (2026 Guide)
Last Updated 13 September 2026 by Jarvis Silva
Uploading a single compressed .zip archive containing hundreds of WordPress files, theme assets, or website code is dramatically faster than uploading thousands of loose individual files over FTP.
In this 2026 tutorial, we show you how to quickly extract your ZIP file in Hostinger File Manager in under 60 seconds, as well as how to avoid the common mistake of extracting files into unwanted nested subfolders.
⚡ Quick Answer: How to Extract a ZIP File in Hostinger
- 1Log in to Hostinger hPanel and click Files > File Manager.
- 2Open your
public_htmldirectory and locate your.zipfile. - 3Right-click the ZIP archive and select Extract (or click the Extract button in the upper toolbar).
- 4Specify the destination directory (enter
.to extract directly in the current folder) and click Extract.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough in Hostinger File Manager
- Open File Manager: In your Hostinger website dashboard, navigate to the Files section and click File Manager.
- Navigate to Your Archive: Double-click into
public_html. If you haven't uploaded your ZIP archive yet, click the Upload Files icon (the up arrow) in the top toolbar to upload it now. - Right-Click to Extract: Right-click on your ZIP file to open the context menu, then click Extract.
- Select Destination & Extract: In the extraction dialog:
- If you want the contents extracted right where you are, enter
.(a period) or leave the target destination aspublic_html. - If you want the files extracted into a dedicated folder, type your preferred folder name.
- If you want the contents extracted right where you are, enter
Pro Method: Extract via SSH Terminal (For Large Files)
If your archive contains over 10,000 files or is larger than 1 GB, running the command via SSH terminal is instantaneous and avoids web browser timeouts:
# Navigate to your website root directory
cd public_html
# Extract zip file
unzip your_archive.zip
# Or extract tar.gz file
tar -xzvf your_archive.tar.gz
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract a ZIP file directly into public_html without creating a subfolder?
When the extraction popup appears in Hostinger File Manager, type '.' (a single dot) in the folder name field, or leave it set to the current directory. This unzips all files directly into public_html rather than creating an extra nested subfolder.
Can I extract large ZIP files exceeding 1 GB in Hostinger File Manager?
Yes. Hostinger's modern File Manager can extract archives up to several gigabytes. For massive multi-gigabyte databases or WordPress archives, using SSH terminal with the command 'unzip filename.zip' is even faster and bypasses browser timeouts.
Does Hostinger support tar.gz and rar archive extraction?
Yes! In addition to standard .zip archives, Hostinger File Manager natively supports uncompressing .tar, .tar.gz, .gz, and .rar archive formats.
Should I delete the ZIP file after extraction?
Yes. Once you have verified that all extracted files and media assets are intact, delete the original .zip file from public_html to save valuable NVMe disk storage space and prevent public downloads of raw archives.
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About the author
I am Jarvis Silva, a tech enthusiast. I have 5 years of experience in website hosting and development, Now sharing all my knowledge related to web hosting and other various tech on the internet through Hostwizly.
