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# Use the ExtractFile component

# Use the ExtractFile component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Extract a file from a zip archive to a specified location by using the ExtractFile
component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the ExtractFile component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Zip components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/F7B5XOqCJFDSanOiyNLKgg "Learn about the properties of the Zip components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesZip.
2. Drag the ExtractFile component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the inputs, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kGXMTSCBH6H5nx8cA3ZpuA "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the ExtractFile component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (zipFilePath) | Provides the zipFilePath and PathtoExtract Data In ports to extract files to a location. | Yes |
   | Data In (file) | Takes the file name from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (filePath) | Takes the file path from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out | Returns True if the files are successfully extracted to the specified location. Otherwise, returns False. | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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