How to Zip and Unzip Files on windows 11

Do you want to compress the files and folders on Windows 11? In this guide learn how to zip or (compress folders) and folders on the devices and easily transfer the files to other devices. How to zip and unzip the files on windows 11.

However; in technical terms, archiving or zipping implies compressing files to make them smaller so they take up less space on your hard disc. It’s beneficial when you have a lot of files that you only use once in a while and are taking up space. You can archive and unarchive all of these photographs, documents, and files as needed. The best thing is that when you compress a file, you won’t lose any data. Fortunately, in Windows 11, you don’t need any third-party applications to compress files or folders; you can do it right in File Explorer. Developers typically deliver software packages in ZIP format. You save a lot of storage space on the server and speed up the download to your desktop when you zip or compress a software package. Using the zip format has a number of advantages. Let’s imagine you want to send a friend or family member a huge number of images. Each photograph will have to be individually uploaded to an email server, which will take a long time and effort. Without sacrificing image quality, you can send a single ZIP archive file containing all of the photographs over the network. Files and folders within the zip file will be retained in their original state since the zip retains the file’s original quality. You don’t have to be concerned about image or other file format quality.

How to Create Zip and Unzip Files on Windows 11

If you want to zip a single file or compile several files in a zip file, because a Zip file is also known as a compressed folder by Microsoft, you can refer to it as such. Assume you have a number of photographs on your hard drive and want to combine them into a single zip file to share with others or preserve as a backup on an external.

Two easy methods we can file and folders compress or zip case.

Method one:

Step 1. Go to the folder’s location selected the files and how many files you want can be zipped.

Step 2. Right-click on the files select the Compress to Zip file.

Step 3. When showing the new Zip folder and create the name files after and click on the Enter.

Step 4. Will you want to open the zip folders; Double click on the folder.

Create the name folders > enter

Method two:

• That files can compress, choose the files or folders.
• Right-click on the files and folders click on the Show more options.
• The new text tap on the Send to.
• Select on the Compressed(zipped) folder.
• Create the new name on the zip folder and Enter that.

Show more options> Send to> Compressed(zipped) folder

How to Extract Case from the Compressed folder

When your files extract on the computer Windows 11 it simple way to extract the files and folders on the compressed folder.

•  On the zip folders when clicking it, will show the Extract all on the up bar page and we can right-click on the zip folders selected on Extract All.

• Click on the Browse button to select the desired location where you want to keep the extracted files, and then click on the Extract button.

Location Browser> Extract

Finally; It is two easy methods how to zip and unzip files and folders on the Windows 11 PC and simple transfer to other devices.

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