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# Unzip operation

# Unzip operation {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Extract one or more compressed attachments from a zip archive. You can extract all the
compressed attachments in an archive or choose specific attachments to unzip.
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Operation | Unzip operation that extracts the attachments from the zipped archive in the record. |
| Source Attachment Records | Record that contains that zipped archive that you want to unzip. |
| Target record | Record that you want to unzip the attachments in the zipped archive to. |
| Target Table | Table related to the target record. The table is automatically populated when you select the record from the Target record field. |
| Advanced Options ||
| Files to Unzip | Option to select the files that you want to unzip. Use the following options: * All Files: Unzips all the attachments from the zipped archive. * Selected Files: Unzips only specific attachments that you select by using the File Name Regular Expression field. * File Name Regular Expression: Regular expression for selecting the required attachments from the zipped file in the source record. For example, the regular expression `*\.png` selects all the .png files in the archive. {#unzip-operation__ul_kv2_3dp_5tb} |
| Delete Source Zip Attachment | Field that removes the zipped archive in the source record after the unzip operation is completed. |
[Table 1. Zip step]

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## Action error evaluation {#unzip-operation__id_lg2_4s3_15b}

If this step fails
:   Data type: Choice

    Option to continue running the next step or go to error evaluation. To use the step status code or message for a custom action error condition, see [Action error evaluation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TJkLnvv_cE34AFa4p0LuVQ "Enable actions to catch step failures and continue running. Identify when specific error conditions occur and return your own action status code, status message, and error state.").