How to: Compress a file or folder into a .zip file


Instructions

Jump to:

A: macOS

A1) Control-click (secondary click) on the file(s) that you wish to compress.

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A2) Click Compress.

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B: Windows 11

Right-click on the file(s) or folder(s) that you wish to compress and choose Compress to ZIP file.

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C: Windows 10

C1) Right-click on the file(s) or folder(s) that you wish to compress.

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C2) Point to Send to and choose Compressed (zipped) folder.

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Outcome

You have successfully compressed the selected file(s) or folder(s) into a .zip file. The .zip file will appear in the same place as the items that you selected to compress.

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