.Zip files are compressed folders that make sending and receiving files faster and easier. Below, you will find steps for zipping and un-zipping files on both PC and Mac.
Zipping Your File
- Click on the file to select it.
- Right-click on the file, select Send to and then select Compressed (zipped) folder.
- A new file with the same name will populate. This new file will have a .zip extension.
NOTE To add files to a zipped folder, drag them to the zipped folder.
Un-Zipping Your File
- Click on your file to select it.
- Right-click on the folder and select Extract All...
NOTE If you double click the Zipped file, you can select Extract All from the top menu bar.
- The Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders dialog box will ask where you would like to extract these files to. The default location will be where the zipped file is located, but you can choose any place on your computer by selecting Browse...
- To extract the files, click Extract.
Zipping Your File
- Right-click on the file, select Compress “file name”.
- A new file with the same name will populate. This new file will have a .zip extension.
Un-Zipping Your File
To decompress a file, double-click the .zip file. This will automatically create a new folder under the same name with the files unzipped.