How to Create Smaller Zip Files on a Mac

Although Macintosh computers come with a built-in zip feature that allows you to compress your files, the amount of space you save is a paltry 5 percent. Fortunately, third-party zip software can increase the amount of free space recovered during compression and often can be downloaded for free or as a trial from online software sites. Applications such as YemuZip compress your files without losing quality, which is extremely important when compressing images, music or video.

Things You'll Need

• Zip utility program

Instructions

1. Access the Yellowmug.com website.

2. Click the "Download Now" button at the bottom of the page.

3. Drag the "YemuZip" icon to your "Applications" folder to install the software.

4. Click "Go" at the top of your screen, and select "Applications" from the drop-down menu. Double-click "YemuZip" to run the application.

5. Click "Finder" and drag the files you wish to zip to the YemuZip window. Create a name for the zip file, and select whether you want the file to be PC compatible or Mac specific from the drop-down menu.

6. Click the "OK" button to zip the files.

Tips & Warnings

• When downloading software it is highly recommended to run a virus scan on the program to prevent the download of malicious software

References

• YellowMug.com: Download YemuZip for Mac
• Macs for Dummies; Edward C. Baig; December 2008