Once uploaded , you can unzip the files following these steps :
1. Create file called unzip.php into the same folder as the archive.
2. Copy/paste the following content :
<? exec("unzip myfile.zip"); ?>
3. Replace myfile.zip with the name of your file
4. Open yourdomain.com/path_to/unzip.php in a browser
You will haev the .zip extracted into the same folder as the archive.

what a great little tip for any would be script kiddy hacker lol

probably not the best place to post this :)

Thanks for the info, I think is the same thing used by most cPanels.

You can extract a zip file using cPanel's File Manager. Select the file and choose the option "Extract".

Thanks for tip, I will try it with Dreamhost, they do not have any web based file manager.

Never tried that but probably it wont work when php safe mode is on.

I'm assuming this is for hosts who do not have SSH access? Get yourself a host with SSH access!