Have you downloaded an ipod firmware, and it downloads in .zip format? today in this video, i am going to show you how to change it to .ipsw so it is compatible with itunes.. Remember, ipsw files are large. many of them are about 1gb large and may take time to download in-browser. in windows, the files may be renamed upon download. browsers typically rename ipsw file format to a zip format but you can change it back so itunes recognizes it when you use it.. An ipsw is a ipod and iphone software update file. in this video, learn what steps one need to take in order to change or convert a zip folder into an ipsw. instructions, step by step, as given by the videomaker isamm786: 1.open your start menu.
Ya so guys this is a quick little video on how to change a zip file into an ipsw. instructions: 1.open your start menu 2.go to control panel 3.open up folder options 4.go to view 5.uncheck "hide. Take note that certain browsers may change the ipsw-file into a zip-file. if this should occur, just rename it to end in .ipsw and itunes will recognize it. for questions, comments or bug reports, contact: [email protected]. Note the file must save with a “.ipsw” file extension to be usable by itunes, for best results right-click and choose “save as”, and consider using a web browser like google chrome or safari to insure the file saves as the proper ipsw format. the files are not .zip, or zipped or archived in any way, and should not be opened with any.