To limit how much space is occupying your storage, one may opt to zip or unzip files as large files not only take up a lot of space but are also difficult to share and send to others. Zipping files on Windows 10 reduces the size of files by compressing them, saving disk space, and reducing network transfer times.
First off, open File Explorer then choose the files or folders you wish to compress. Take note that Zip file or a “compressed folder” are interchangeable terms in this case as Windows refers to a Zip file as a “compressed folder.”
If it is an individual file or folder you would like to compress, right click the file/folder and a menu will appear. Select “Send to” and then choose “Compressed (Zipped) Folder.”
However if you wish to compress multiple files or folders, you may do so by selecting all the files you want to compress and follow the same steps as before to compress them all at the same time. A new Zip file will show up in the same place where you compress files. The Zip icon features the standard Windows folder with a zipper on it. Windows then lets you name your Zip file as you desire to name it so. Type a name and then press Enter.
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I use winRAR most of the time, it may not reduce the size but the thing is, i can manage the group of files easily. Like uploading .exe files or uploading bunch of photos in one click.
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I use winRAR most of the time, it may not reduce the size but the thing is, i can manage the group of files easily. Like uploading .exe files or uploading bunch of photos in one click.
A great article indeed, thanks.