Why is my downloaded backup file so large?

A full backup includes every file and the entire database, including media and old revisions - it is normal for it to be several times the size of what a browser shows as your site.

Can I open a cPanel backup file directly?

It is a compressed archive (usually .tar.gz) - extract it with standard archive software to see the files and the database dump inside.

How often should I download a copy manually, on top of automatic backups?

Before any major change - a plugin update, a redesign, a migration - even if automatic backups run daily.

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