Opening the .Zip File

When you purchase one of my digital cross stitch patterns, you’ll download a .zip file containing your PDF pattern. Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers much faster than uncompressed files.

Here’s how to open the .Zip on different devices:

On a Mac:

1. Locate the downloaded .zip file (usually in the Downloads folder).
2. Double-click the file. It will automatically extract into a folder containing your PDF pattern.
3. Open the folder and double-click the PDF to view your pattern.
4. For more assistance, visit the Apple Support page.

On a PC (Windows):

1. Find the downloaded .zip file (usually in the Downloads folder).
2. Right-click the .zip file and select ‘Extract All…’.
3. Choose a destination folder and click ‘Extract’.
4. Open the extracted folder and double-click the PDF to view your pattern.
5. For more assistance, check out the Microsoft Support page.

On Android Devices:

1. Open your File Manager app and locate the downloaded .zip file (usually in Downloads).
2. Tap the .zip file. Most Android devices will automatically extract the contents.
3. Open the extracted folder and tap the PDF to view it using a PDF reader app.
4. For more details, visit the Google Support page.

On iOS Devices (iPhone/iPad):

1. Open the Files app and locate the downloaded .zip file (usually under Downloads or iCloud Drive).
2. Tap the .zip file. It will automatically create a folder with the contents.
3. Open the folder and tap the PDF to view your pattern.
4. For more information, visit the Apple iOS Support page.

Having Trouble?

• Can’t find the file? Check the Downloads folder on your device or search for ‘.zip’.
• File won’t open? Ensure you have a PDF reader installed, like Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Still need help? Reach out using the contact form.

Enjoy your cross stitching!

UPDATED: 15th FEBRUARY 2025