How to Zip Files Using WinZip

WinZip is a software application that makes it incredibly easy to send multiple computer files in a single file. In addition, WinZip compresses the files so that the resulting single file is much smaller in size than all of the originals. This is especially useful for emailing large documents or image files, as often these exceed the file size limitations set by email servers. So if you need to email or ftp several files at once, then WinZip is your solution. Here's how to zip files using WinZip.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• WinZip Program

1. If you don't already have WinZip installed on your computer, you must do by going to www.winzip.com.You can even download a 45 day evaluation version that will allow you to try the product before you purchase it.

2. The easiest way to zip files is to place them all in the same folder or directory on your computer.

3. Select all of the files you want to add to a zip file by holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and clicking with your mouse. The resulting files will be highlighted.

4. Once the files are highlighted, right-click with your mouse to open a submenu on the screen. Select "Winzip", then select "Add to Zip File".

5. The WinZip software automatically opens and you will see the "Add" screen.

6. The default location to save zip files to is the desktop. If this is where you want the files, all you need to do is place your cursor at the end of the entry in the top text field. Then type a name for your zip file (i.e. fredsfiles).

7. Click Add

8. The file fredsfiles.zip will now be in the location you chose. The files will also be displayed in the WinZip software. You can close the WinZip software application.

Resources

• WinZip Website