How to ZIP a File in Windows 10 [Tutorial]

How to create a zip file in Windows 10.

This tutorial goes into creating a ZIP a file or Folder in Windows 10. Compressing a file/ folder can be beneficial in: 1) Reduce size of a file or folder and 2) Combine multiple files into one.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

From Microsoft:

To zip a file, open File Explorer from the taskbar. Right-click (or press and hold) the file you want to zip, and then select Send to - Compressed (zipped) folder.

What is a Zipped file?

Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a group of files.

[kaiross]

haven't watched the video yet but i appreciate this guy coming back like 5-6 years later to respond to comments :D

[fatimasalman]

Thanks alot. I have to submit my assignment in the form of zip file and I was pretty worried how to do that. After watching this vieeo i am finally able to submit my assignment.
Thanks

[hanter]

Why would people dislike this, he did what the title says, I don't think there is need to dislike this video

[gritsonamission]

Thank you so much. This tutorial wasn't long winded. It got right to the point, and I learned exactly what I came here for. Much appreciated! I subscribed! Thanks again!

[bhagyashrijoshi]

Omg..I had to send a zipped folder to my boss in 5 mins n I was clueless..thank God for this video I learned in less than a min how to do it...wow...

[ABitOfRetroK]

Thank you!
Off topic, I really enjoy your voice. Something about it has a sense of fun. Like a cartoon character. I cant describe it!

[mariemorganhenry]

Thank you for solving a long standing problem in a few minutes.

[enyekem]

Thanks, I was trying to figure how to get my Minecraft texture pack as the right folder (it’s my first java one)

[sunshinebless]

thank you for the simplicity of explaining the procedure. :-)

[robinsydney]

Thank you very much for taking from your time to show this to us. Really appreciate it!!! ❤

[michellef.]

Dude you saved mu life ngl, I had to sumbit a test and I forgot how to zip a file *slap my face* :)

[Professional_Mage]

Thank you. I am now compressing over 9000 files. Just a 3 hour wait ..

[ardelleholden]

I'm assuming that the first method is the one I would use if my files are not all in the same folder, because when I used the Share/Zip method, the first Zip file was not there to choose, so each file is in a separate zip folder.

[akirasachihiro]

new info
thx
but
i was wondering to know how can ZIP a game that is 49.9 GB and i want to make it 24.5 GB ZIPPED
so please if u can help me

[tiffanipufee]

thx.. also for other fix and Windows customization, google for Folderchanger

[tmac]

how do you stop files downloading multiple tiomes and reset it becak to default on download i changed it some how

[tparnell]

Can I delete the files from my computer after I have them in the zip file?

[ejiniranmumeen]

Hey bro want to full tutorial on 1 each & every step by step

[honeyabarquez]

Does a compressed ppt file can be converted into mp4 file?

[ms.apittman]

I compressed the files. It is still too large to
Email. Please advise.