To create a zip folder (compressed folder) on your computer, follow these steps depending on your operating system:
On Windows
- Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to compress. To select multiple files, hold the Ctrl key and click each file.
- Right-click on one of the selected files or the folder.
- Hover over or click the “Send to” option.
- Select “Compressed (zipped) folder” from the submenu.
- Windows will create a new zip folder in the same location, named after the file or folder you right-clicked. You can rename it if you wish
On macOS
- Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to zip. Use the Command key to select multiple items.
- Control-click (or right-click) the selection.
- Choose “Compress” from the context menu. If compressing multiple items, the zip file will be named “Archive.zip” by default, which you can rename
On Linux (using terminal)
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Open the terminal and navigate to the directory containing the files/folders.
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Use the command:
zip -r zipfilename.zip foldername
Replace zipfilename.zip with your desired zip file name and foldername
with the folder or files you want to compress. Use quotes if names contain
spaces
This process bundles your files into a single compressed folder, making it easier to store, upload, or share them.
