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How to zip a file or folder

If you'd like to ensure the smoothest possible upload for your files, and the smoothest possible download for your recipient, you should consider compressing your files into a .zip folder. Have no fear, though - it's a simple task, which we'll explain here:

For Windows 10:

  • Open your ‘File Explorer’.

  • Locate the file or folder that you want to zip.

  • Right-click on the file or folder, select ‘Send to’, and then select ‘Compressed (zipped)’ folder.

  • A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location. To rename it, right-click the folder, select ‘Rename’, and then type the new name.

For a Mac:

  • Locate the items to zip in the Mac Finder (file system)

  • Right-click on a file, folder, or files you want to zip.

  • Select “Compress [file]" where [file] is the name of the file you want to zip.

  • Find the newly created .zip archive in the same directory.

If you're on a mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android device, you won't be able to do this natively. Creating a .zip folder on mobile devices would mean that you need to install a third-party app. We'd recommend one called WinZip. You can find it in the Google Play Store here, or if you're on iOS, the App Store here.

Rosemary
Updated October 14, 2021 12:06

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