How to Zip or Unzip Files

Here are the steps to follow to zip or unzip files.

Mac

How to Zip Files

• Right-click the file or folder you want to zip.
• Click Compress “File Name”

How to Unzip Files

1. On a Mac simply double-click the zip file.

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Windows

How to zip (compress) a file or folder:

1. Locate the file or folder that you want to zip.
2. Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder. A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location. To rename it, press and hold (or right-click) the folder, select Rename, and then type the new name.

How to unzip (extract) files or folders from a zipped folder:

1. Locate the zipped folder that you want to unzip (extract) files or folders from.
2. Do one of the following:
   • To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or folder from the zipped folder to a new location.
   • To unzip all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold (or right-click) the folder, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.