How to zip files?

If you want to save disk space zipping files can be a good idea. If you want to send files through email sending then sending through a zip file is easier. So, let's learn how to do that today. 

We will see how you can zip files and compress them(to compress and shrink the size so that they take less space on the storage). I will show you how you can extract them as well.

What is a ZIP file?
They are a special type of files, they are used to encapsulate one or more files into one folder. Thereby reducing the overall size. It is a very useful way of storing and sending files.  In order to access the files, you need to unzip them. In this tutorial, I will show you how to do that.

1. Select your file.

First, select the files that you want to zip and then after selecting them,

• a) right-click and select -"Sent to".

• b)Click on the" Compressed Zip folder".

• Just rename the file and you are done.

The zip file is created and you can use it to send via email or any sharing method. Let's see how to unzip files.

HOW TO ZIP FILES ON A MAC?

On the Mac is nowhere different than this. You just select the files and "right-click" on them and select- Compress"filename", there you go your file is compressed. If the file is pretty big then it might take some time otherwise it is a quick process.

HOW TO UNZIP FILES?

Unzipping is pretty easy too, just double click the zip file and then as you open it. You will notice that a tab called extract opens up at the top of the window.

• Click on Extract All.

•  Click on Extract, leave the default location or you can also extract to another location if you want to. By default, it will extract the files at the same location, so you need not worry after the files have been finished unzipping they will automatically appear in a new window. 

ON THE MAC

IF you are using a mac then just double click on the zip file and it will begin the unzipping process and the content will be displayed in the same folder itself and it's done. 

That's how you zip and unzip files. If you have any problems then you can comment down and ask. Fell free to contact me at phoenixblogs99@gmail.com