Zipping and Unzipping files

Zipped (also known as compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than unzipped / uncompressed files. You can also combine several files into one zipped folder to make the transfer of multiple files easier.

To zip your files, first locate the files you want to zip. Either hold down the mouse button and drag the ‘selection area’ over the chosen files or hold down ‘ctrl’ button and select each file you want to zip.

Once highlighted, you can then right click, scroll down to ‘Send To’, and then select Compressed (Zipped) folder.

Depending on the file sizes, this may take a few moments.

Once done you will have a zip file that you can name and then email / save.