Compressing and Decompressing Files in Windows 10
Windows 10 has native support for compressing and decompressing files. To compress, right-click the file, then choose Send to, followed by Compressed folder. Double-click the zipped folder to decompress. File Explorer in Windows 10 can also extract displayed files. Compressed files take less storage space.
Handling Zip Files in Windows
If a zip file does not open, try decompressing it first. Use Winzip on Windows or unzip on Mac.
Extracting Files and Using Tools
To extract files in Windows 10, right-click the zip file, then select Extract All. MiXplorer and 7-Zip are also good extraction tools. Encrypted WinZip files can be opened by the receiver entering the password.
Archiving and Unarchiving Photos
To organize photos from archives on Windows 10, utilize Unzip Photo Archives. Keep 7-Zip Portable on a USB drive to create archives and unzip files anywhere. To use 7-Zip, right-click the file, select 7-Zip, then choose Add to Archive or Extract Files.
Benefits of Zipping Files
Compressing files saves storage space on servers, accelerates transfers, and streamlines file-handling. On Windows 11, right-click the file, select Send to, then pick Compressed folder to compress or decompress. The zipped folder occupies less space while maintaining original quality.