# Extract Archive

> Extracts .zip, .rar, .7z and other archive formats. Non-.zip formats require 7-Zip.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capaone/application-manager/powerbricks/extract-archive/  
Product: CapaOne — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

Extracts .zip, .rar, .7z and other archive formats. Non-.zip formats require 7-Zip.

## Parameters

#### Archive File Path
*Required*

Full path to the archive file. Supports .zip, .rar, .7z and other formats handled by 7-Zip. Remember to include the [Download Content] PowerBrick when using $PackageRoot.

#### Destination Directory
*Required*

Full path to the directory where the archive should be extracted.

#### Overwrite Existing Files
*Required* — Default: `True`

Enable to overwrite files that already exist in the destination. Disable to keep existing files unchanged.

## Details

- **Category:** File and directory
- **Brick ID:** `Archive-Extract`

## Raw JSON definition

**JSON**

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