By compressing or archiving files on your computer, you can send them and store them in smaller files. This is especially useful when sending photo and video files. This article will show you how to compress a folder on Mac OS or Windows operating systems.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Backing up files on the Windows operating system
Step 1. Place the required file in a directory convenient for you
Perhaps you should use the Desktop or Documents folder.
Step 2. Consider creating and compressing a new folder if you want to compress multiple files for sending by email
The files will be located in one place so that you cannot lose them.
Create a new folder in the desired location by clicking the right mouse button. Select "New" - "Folder" and give the folder an appropriate name. Folder creation and compression will be useful for storing data and will reduce the time it takes to send emails
Step 3. Select files to compress
Step 4. Right-click on the folder
A menu will open.
If you don't have a mouse, press Shift + F10
Step 5. Select "Submit" in the menu that opens
Step 6. Select "Compressed ZIP Folder"
Wait for the compression process to finish.
Step 7. Find the compressed file
It will have a.zip extension and the name is the same as the original folder.
Step 8. Attach this file to your email or save it to your hard drive
The person who receives the compressed file must double-click the file to unzip it. After that, he will have access to all files in the original folder
Method 2 of 2: Archiving Files on Mac OS
Step 1. Create a new folder on your desktop or in documents
Step 2. Name the folder appropriately
Step 3. Add the required files to this folder
Step 4. Select the folder with the mouse.
5 Right-click on the folder and select "Compress" from the menu that appears
If you don't have a mouse, then press the Control button and the button on the trackpad at the same time. Scroll down and select the "Compress" option
Step 6. Wait for the folder to be compressed
Then upload or save the zip file. Anyone who receives the compressed file must double-click the file to unzip it.