For example, let's say you want to email a folder of Word documents to someone. You could attach each file individually, but it would take a long time—especially if there are a lot of documents.
A better solution would be to put all of the files into a zip file, and then attach the zip file to your email. Another advantage of zip files is that they are compressed , which means the total file size is smaller. If you're emailing a zip file to someone or posting it to the Web, it takes less time to upload —and your recipients will also be able to download it more quickly.
You can still zip these types of files, but the file size may not get much smaller. Whether you're using Windows or macOS, you don't need additional software to create and open zip files. Also visit our partner site www. WinZip 26 NEW! Need to open a Zip file? Download WinZip to open your file now. To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or folder from the zipped folder to a new location.
To unzip all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold or right-click the folder, select Extract All , and then follow the instructions. If you add encrypted files to a zipped folder, they'll be unencrypted when they're unzipped, which might result in unintentional disclosure of personal or sensitive information.
For that reason, we recommend that you avoid zipping encrypted files. Some types of files, like JPEG images, are already highly compressed. If you zip several JPEG pictures into a folder, the total size of the folder will be about the same as the original collection of pictures. Windows 10 Windows 8. Locate the file or folder that you want to zip.
Locate the zipped folder that you want to unzip extract files or folders from. Do one of the following: To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or folder from the zipped folder to a new location.
Notes: To add files or folders to a zipped folder you created earlier, drag them to the zipped folder. Need more help?
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